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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ballas tell Gross that the log book needs to be replaced?
(a) It has been damaged.
(b) It has been stolen.
(c) It is lost.
(d) It is full.

2. What does Gross carry with him throughout Scene 2?
(a) The new log book.
(b) A pen and paper.
(c) A roll.
(d) The memorandum.

3. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?
(a) Humor.
(b) Confirmation.
(c) The meaning of words.
(d) To finish his sentences.

4. In modern times, what is a term used to describe the act of portraying something negative in a positive way?
(a) "Get on a soapbox."
(b) "Spin."
(c) "Rant."
(d) "Bloviating."

5. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?
(a) The foolishness of Ptydepe.
(b) The eating habits of Hana.
(c) The dislike between Gross and Ballas.
(d) The tension between Ballas and Pillar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What habit does Hana have that prevents her from doing work?

2. What does Lear take a great deal of time to do?

3. What Department does the Ptydepe Translation Center replace?

4. What overall theme does the author use the office to illustrate?

5. The character of Lear was given the name as a possible reference to what?

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