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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 is Savant's primary responsibility as the Ptydepeist?
(a) Making sure Ptydepe is used correctly.
(b) Translating all existing memos into Ptydepe.
(c) Reporting anyone who is not using Ptydepe.
(d) Modifying Ptydepe for each department.

2. What does Hana repeatedly ask Gross in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If she can have the authorization for Ptydepe lessons.
(b) If he knows where the new snack bar is located.
(c) If she can get some more milk.
(d) If she can go to lunch.

3. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?
(a) It was created for the wrong reasons.
(b) It seems complicated.
(c) It is not structured well.
(d) It is pointless.

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

5. What indicates the author's symbolic use of metaphors?
(a) Gross' quest for information.
(b) Helena's mysterious actions.
(c) The names of the characters.
(d) The setting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is significant about the examples Lear uses for the word, "boo?"

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

3. The larger metaphor for the clerk is a warning against what?

4. What does Gross offer during his argument with Ballas?

5. What is the overall point that Havel is making in Act 1, Scene 5?

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