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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 9, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gross interrupt at the start of Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Lear's lecture.
(b) A conversation between Lear and Ballas.
(c) A meeting between Lear and Stroll.
(d) A board meeting called by Lear.

2. As explained in the play, what is Ptydepe designed to reduce?
(a) A language barrier between employees.
(b) Clerical errors.
(c) Subordination.
(d) Individuality.

3. Why doesn't Hana understand Ptydepe?
(a) She refuses to recognize its existence.
(b) The classes were too hard.
(c) She doesn't need to be able to read it.
(d) She doesn't have time to learn it.

4. The irony of the events in Acct 1, Scene 5 is that Gross' lack of knowledge prevents him from gaining what?
(a) His management position back.
(b) His dignity.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Power.

5. In Act 2, Scene 7What does Ballas need help with?
(a) Finding the log book.
(b) Cleaning Gross' desk out.
(c) Making coffee.
(d) Translating a memo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas manipulate Gross into admitting in Act 1, Scene 6?

2. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?

3. What do Ballas and Gross argue about?

4. Who does Hana point out does not know Ptydepe either?

5. At the beginning of the play, what kind of letter does Gross receive?

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