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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. Why is Savant "unable" to offer Gross any coffee?
(a) Gross drinks too much already.
(b) There isn't enough.
(c) They tell him it tastes horrible.
(d) They aren't drinking any.

2. What does Ballas threaten Gross with?
(a) Speaking Ptydepe to Gross permanently.
(b) Causing Gross to lose his job.
(c) Resigning from the company.
(d) Going over his head to get the notice authenticated.

3. What does Maria ask Gross in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) What he is doing at the party.
(b) If he is going to learn Ptydepe.
(c) Why he tried to steal from Stroll's office.
(d) Why he is no longer Managing Director.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What overall theme does the author use the office to illustrate?

2. What does Gross' lack of Ptydepe knowledge signal, according to Lear?

3. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?

4. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?

5. What is Gross rumored to be using inappropriately?

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