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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 is it about the letter that automatically irritates Gross?
(a) It is not addressed to him.
(b) It is written in an unknown language.
(c) It is written in a condescending tone.
(d) It is extremely long.

2. What habit does Hana have that prevents her from doing work?
(a) She combs her hair.
(b) She talks too much.
(c) She is always late.
(d) She asks too many questions.

3. What does Gross do with the letter?
(a) He reads it out loud.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He throws it away.
(d) He burns it.

4. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?
(a) It is pointless.
(b) It is not structured well.
(c) It seems complicated.
(d) It was created for the wrong reasons.

5. Who is revealed to be the person that authorized the use of Ptydepe?
(a) Hana.
(b) Gross.
(c) Ballas.
(d) Pillar.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lear, how is the best way to learn Ptydepe?

2. At the beginning of the play, what kind of letter does Gross receive?

3. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?

4. What Department does the Ptydepe Translation Center replace?

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

(see the answer key)

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