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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, what kind of letter does Gross receive?
(a) A memorandum.
(b) A bill.
(c) A shipping invoice.
(d) A late notice.

2. Gross is being intentionally forced to lose more of what?
(a) His employees.
(b) His independence of thought.
(c) His responsibility.
(d) His earnings.

3. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?
(a) It was created for the wrong reasons.
(b) It is pointless.
(c) It is not structured well.
(d) It seems complicated.

4. Where does the Staff Watcher watch from?
(a) A hole in the wall.
(b) The corner.
(c) The main office.
(d) The closet.

5. What indicates the author's symbolic use of metaphors?
(a) The names of the characters.
(b) Gross' quest for information.
(c) Helena's mysterious actions.
(d) The setting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Ballas and Gross argue about?

2. What does Gross tell himself to rationalize his decision in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. In modern times, what is a term used to describe the act of portraying something negative in a positive way?

4. Where is Ballas located at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What is very interesting about the intentional way Havel presents the office?

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