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

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

3. What does the clerk receive for asking the questions?
(a) An A.
(b) Termination.
(c) A lecture.
(d) A gold star.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What point is the author trying to make by having Hana make separate trips for food?

2. Who does the clerk's questions impress?

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

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

5. What does Gross do with the letter?

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