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

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

3. According to Gross and Hana's discussion, what is strange about Ptydepe, the new language being introduced?
(a) Gross knows nothing about it.
(b) It contains no vowels.
(c) It uses numbers in place of certain letters.
(d) Hana understands it perfectly.

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

5. What is very interesting about the intentional way Havel presents the office?
(a) The positions of the characters are never stated.
(b) The purpose of the office is never stated.
(c) It only has one room.
(d) The characters come and go without asking permission.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Department of Authentication refuse to authenticate the new log book?

2. What does the clerk receive for asking the questions?

3. What is Gross rumored to be using inappropriately?

4. Who does the clerk's questions impress?

5. What Department does the Ptydepe Translation Center replace?

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