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

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

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

4. Why does Ballas tell Gross that the log book needs to be replaced?
(a) It has been stolen.
(b) It has been damaged.
(c) It is full.
(d) It is lost.

5. What point is the author trying to make by having Hana make separate trips for food?
(a) She is always hungry.
(b) She is wasting time, but no one realizes it.
(c) They don't have money in the budget for a new log book, but there is money for food.
(d) Gross has no control over her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who receives an A, scoring better than Gross, on their knowledge of Ptydepe?

2. What kind of a party is going on in Act 1, Scene 6?

3. What does George, the Staff Watcher, do that upsets Gross and causes him to leave the room?

4. Why does the Department of Authentication refuse to authenticate the new log book?

5. Who does Ballas point out is in control of Ptydepe?

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