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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. in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Lear attempt to illustrate about Ptydepe?
(a) Ptydepe makes no sense.
(b) The vowels in Ptydepe are silent.
(c) Ptydepe does not use grammar.
(d) Words in traditional language are given different meanings in Ptydepe.

2. What do the higher-ups apparently approve in return for the office using Ptydepe?
(a) Raises for all the employees.
(b) A new snack bar.
(c) More vacation time.
(d) A shorter work week.

3. What does Gross carry with him throughout Scene 2?
(a) A pen and paper.
(b) The memorandum.
(c) The new log book.
(d) A roll.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria offer Helena in Act 1, scene 3?

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

3. In defense of Ptydepe, what does Ballas declare the new language is far more of than the current one?

4. What is Gross symbolically holding when Ballas and Pillar return to his office in Act 1 Scene 4?

5. What does Gross tell himself to rationalize his decision in Act 1, Scene 4?

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