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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 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.

2. What does Ballas ask Gross at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If he has any more rolls.
(b) If he received the authorization.
(c) If he can purchase an additional log book.
(d) If he is ready to be reasonable.

3. What is Gross symbolically holding when Ballas and Pillar return to his office in Act 1 Scene 4?
(a) A paper weight.
(b) A Ptydepe Dictionary.
(c) An empty box.
(d) A fire extinguisher.

4. Who does Gross attempt to persuade in order to bypass authorization?
(a) Ballas.
(b) Maria.
(c) Helena.
(d) Stroll.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ballas and the higher-ups manipulate Gross in order to bring what to the company?

2. As a result of Gross' incorrect answers, what does Lear deny him?

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

4. Where does Gross wish he could return to at the end of Acct 1, Scene 4?

5. What does Gross finally concede to do in Act 1, Scene 4?

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