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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What leads to Ballas and Gross switching positions?
(a) A decision from the higher-ups.
(b) Gross' lack of Ptydepe proficiency.
(c) A bet that Gross loses.
(d) The Staff Watcher's report.

2. As a result of Gross' incorrect answers, what does Lear deny him?
(a) The memo translation.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) His previous position back.
(d) Further classes on Ptydepe.

3. What is significant about the examples Lear uses for the word, "boo?"
(a) They describe an ambush or surprise, which symbolizes what Gross is experiencing.
(b) They describe the act of scaring someone who has been stealing, which symbolizes the Staff Watcher catching Gross earlier.
(c) They describe the act of crying, which symbolizes Gross' sorrow over his title loss.
(d) They describe the act of trying to scare someone, which symbolizes Gross' intent earlier.

4. Ballas and the higher-ups manipulate Gross in order to bring what to the company?
(a) Progress.
(b) Ptydepe.
(c) Less paperwork.
(d) A more efficient system.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it about the letter that automatically irritates Gross?

2. What does Gross carry with him throughout Scene 2?

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

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

5. According to Gross and Hana's discussion, what is strange about Ptydepe, the new language being introduced?

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