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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) A roll.
(b) The new log book.
(c) The memorandum.
(d) A pen and paper.

2. Why does the Department of Authentication refuse to authenticate the new log book?
(a) They inform them that there will no longer be a need for a log book.
(b) They purchased the wrong type of log book.
(c) The book is too expensive.
(d) The expense wasn't officially authorized.

3. What style of writing best describes The Memorandum?
(a) Non-Fiction.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Memoir.
(d) Satire.

4. Who does the clerk's questions impress?
(a) Gross.
(b) Lear.
(c) Hana.
(d) Ballas.

5. What does Gross give Ballas and Pillar?
(a) A money order.
(b) Cash.
(c) An I.O.U.
(d) A check.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the clerk's name in Scene 2?

2. The larger metaphor for the clerk is a warning against what?

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

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

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

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