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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. As a reflection of bureaucracy, what kind of explanation do the higher-ups provide for the creation of Ptydepe?
(a) A straightforward one.
(b) A nonexistent one.
(c) A complicated one.
(d) A brief one.

2. What is the goal of the higher-ups in explaining the necessity for Ptydepe?
(a) To cause tension between the workers.
(b) To change the company's policy.
(c) To help the workers understand it better.
(d) To justify something that is obviously senseless.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is very interesting about the intentional way Havel presents the office?

5. What is Gross rumored to be using inappropriately?

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