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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Department does the Ptydepe Translation Center replace?
(a) The Accounts Department.
(b) The Marketing Department.
(c) The Shipping Department.
(d) The Human Resources Department.

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

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

4. What does Stroll tell Gross is necessary in order to prevent any further individualism?
(a) The mandatory number of hours a worker is required to work.
(b) The authorization of all future purchases.
(c) The restriction of any worker leaving the office.
(d) The authorization for all Ptydepe translations.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gross trying to get accomplished in Act 1, Scene 3?

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

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

4. What is the underlying message about Stroll's position?

5. As a reflection of bureaucracy, what kind of explanation do the higher-ups provide for the creation of Ptydepe?

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