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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the results of a recent audit of Gross' department are finally revealed, what are the findings?
(a) That Gross did in fact steal from the company and should be terminated.
(b) That Gross is innocent of all charges and the higher-ups agree with him about Ptydepe.
(c) That Gross should receive a promotion.
(d) That Gross was unfairly removed from his position and that Ballas should be terminated.

2. What does Ballas threaten Gross with?
(a) Resigning from the company.
(b) Speaking Ptydepe to Gross permanently.
(c) Causing Gross to lose his job.
(d) Going over his head to get the notice authenticated.

3. Who does Ballas attempt to blame for the Ptydepe fiasco?
(a) Hana.
(b) Pillar.
(c) Helena.
(d) Column.

4. Who does Maria tell Gross reported her, resulting in her being fired?
(a) Hana.
(b) Helena.
(c) George.
(d) Pillar.

5. What is significant about the examples Lear uses for the word, "boo?"
(a) They describe the act of trying to scare someone, which symbolizes Gross' intent earlier.
(b) They describe an ambush or surprise, which symbolizes what Gross is experiencing.
(c) They describe the act of crying, which symbolizes Gross' sorrow over his title loss.
(d) They describe the act of scaring someone who has been stealing, which symbolizes the Staff Watcher catching Gross earlier.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gross do on his way to lunch in Act 2, Scene 11?

3. Who does Hana point out does not know Ptydepe either?

4. What does George throw at Gross after hearing the news of his position change?

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 8, how is Lear's student answering the questions?

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