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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. Where does Scene 2 take place?
(a) The mailroom.
(b) The Ptydepe classroom.
(c) The Department of Authentication.
(d) The office.

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

3. In modern times, what is a term used to describe the act of portraying something negative in a positive way?
(a) "Bloviating."
(b) "Rant."
(c) "Get on a soapbox."
(d) "Spin."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the higher-ups apparently approve in return for the office using Ptydepe?

3. What does Gross do with the letter?

4. Who does the clerk's questions impress?

5. What style of writing best describes The Memorandum?

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