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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gross interrupt at the start of Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) A board meeting called by Lear.
(b) A meeting between Lear and Stroll.
(c) A conversation between Lear and Ballas.
(d) Lear's lecture.

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

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

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

5. What is the clerk's name in Scene 2?
(a) Knuckle.
(b) Pinky.
(c) Toe.
(d) Thumb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gross' lack of Ptydepe knowledge signal, according to Lear?

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

3. Who gets quizzed along with Gross on their knowledge of Ptydepe?

4. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?

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

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