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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Ballas and Gross argue about?
(a) Gross' refusal to understand Ptydepe.
(b) Ballas' salary.
(c) The Staff Watcher's report.
(d) The termination of Ptydepe.

2. In a broader interpretation, what is the one thing that bureaucracy relies on to keep its power?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Money.
(c) More bureaucracy.
(d) The support of the people.

3. What is causing the declining importance of Ptydepe?
(a) It's complexity.
(b) A lack of interest.
(c) Ballas' insistence that it be made mandatory.
(d) There are no more training classes being offered.

4. What does Gross think he has to earn at the end of Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) Maria's trust.
(b) Maria's loyalty.
(c) Maria's love and admiration.
(d) Maria's respect and sympathy.

5. What is Ballas holding when he enters the room in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) A fire extinguisher.
(b) A memo.
(c) A bag of limes.
(d) A cup of coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 1, Scene 3 take place?

2. What do Stroll and Savant offer as proof for their theory that Gross "lusts after" Maria?

3. The irony of the events in Acct 1, Scene 5 is that Gross' lack of knowledge prevents him from gaining what?

4. What does George, the Staff Watcher, do that upsets Gross and causes him to leave the room?

5. What does Gross offer during his argument with Ballas?

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