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

2. What does Gross' lack of Ptydepe knowledge signal, according to Lear?
(a) That he should not be working for the company.
(b) That he deserved to be removed from his position.
(c) That he is smarter than the rest of the class.
(d) That he is not genuinely interested in learning Ptydepe.

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

4. What is Ballas holding when he enters the room in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) A fire extinguisher.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A memo.
(d) A bag of limes.

5. What does Gross declare is reduced when people are forbidden to use their natural language?
(a) Their education.
(b) Their dignity.
(c) Their humanity.
(d) Their sanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which characters ask Pillar to speak with them privately?

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

3. What kind of a party is going on in Act 1, Scene 6?

4. What does Gross fear if he does not agree to the switch?

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

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