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

2. According to Lear, how is the best way to learn Ptydepe?
(a) By speaking it every day.
(b) With unshakeable faith.
(c) With an abandonment of English.
(d) Slowly.

3. What does Lear take a great deal of time to do?
(a) Explain how Ptydepe was developed.
(b) Answer questions.
(c) Argue with Gross.
(d) Finish a sentence.

4. What is Gross rumored to be using inappropriately?
(a) A rubber stamp.
(b) Company funds.
(c) His authority.
(d) The company vehicle.

5. The larger metaphor for the clerk is a warning against what?
(a) A Dictatorship.
(b) A Monarchy.
(c) Liberalism.
(d) Communism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?

2. What does the clerk's character symbolize?

3. Who does the clerk's questions impress?

4. As explained in the play, what is Ptydepe designed to reduce?

5. In modern times, what is a term used to describe the act of portraying something negative in a positive way?

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