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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gross attempt to steal from Stroll's desk?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A Ptydepe Dictionary.
(c) An authorization form.
(d) A piece of paper.

2. In Act 2, Scene 9, how many translations does Stroll say he has done?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

3. What is the underlying message about Stroll's position?
(a) He enjoys humiliating Gross.
(b) He abuses his authority by making hasty decisions.
(c) His knowledge is used to represent power over others.
(d) He is incompetent, yet his lack of experience goes undetected.

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) Stroll and Savant admit that Ptydepe is useless.
(b) Maria hands him the cigar box.
(c) Helena reprimands Ballas for his actions.
(d) Ballas admits his lack of leadership qualities.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Scene 2 take place?

2. What does Gross declare is reduced when people are forbidden to use their natural language?

3. Where is the job that Maria has found for Gross?

4. In defense of Ptydepe, what does Ballas declare the new language is far more of than the current one?

5. What is significant about Pillar in Act 2, Scene 9?

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