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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Helena ask Maria to do with the bag of limes she is carrying?
(a) Pass the limes out to the people at the party.
(b) Bring them to her.
(c) Empty the bag immediately.
(d) Put them down.

2. What does Gross ask Lear to do for him in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Translate the memo.
(b) Help him learn Ptydepe.
(c) Help him get his former position back.
(d) Tell him where the next Ptydepe class is.

3. What is Gross searching for throughout Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) His cigarettes.
(b) Rolls.
(c) Milk.
(d) His coffee.

4. What style of writing best describes The Memorandum?
(a) Satire.
(b) Comedy.
(c) Non-Fiction.
(d) Memoir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gross fear if he does not agree to the switch?

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

3. Lear agrees to help Gross, only if he can show that his interest in Ptydepe is what?

4. What is Act 1, Scene 3 trying to illustrate about Gross?

5. Who does Gross attempt to persuade in order to bypass authorization?

(see the answer key)

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