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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 does Gross fear if he does not agree to the switch?
(a) He will have to talk to the Staff Watcher again.
(b) He will be even further demoted.
(c) His career will be over.
(d) He will have a lawsuit filed against him.

2. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 9, what is Maria trying on?
(a) An overcoat.
(b) A new dress.
(c) A hat.
(d) A scarf.

3. In Act 2, Scene 10, what does Gross inform Ballas are his intentions?
(a) To end the use of Ptydepe.
(b) To restore the Accounts Department.
(c) To visit the higher-ups.
(d) To resign.

4. In Act 1, Scene 6, what is the one signal of hope that Gross does not see, symbolizing that he has lost all hope in his current situation?
(a) Maria hands him the cigar box.
(b) Helena reprimands Ballas for his actions.
(c) Stroll and Savant admit that Ptydepe is useless.
(d) Ballas admits his lack of leadership qualities.

5. What does Gross ask Lear to do for him in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Tell him where the next Ptydepe class is.
(b) Help him get his former position back.
(c) Help him learn Ptydepe.
(d) Translate the memo.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Stroll exit in Act 1, Scene 3?

3. What does Gross give Ballas and Pillar?

4. What do the higher-ups apparently approve in return for the office using Ptydepe?

5. What new position does Ballas offer Gross in Act 2, Scene 7?

(see the answer key)

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