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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is it about the letter that automatically irritates Gross?
(a) It is extremely long.
(b) It is not addressed to him.
(c) It is written in a condescending tone.
(d) It is written in an unknown language.

2. What is causing the declining importance of Ptydepe?
(a) There are no more training classes being offered.
(b) Ballas' insistence that it be made mandatory.
(c) A lack of interest.
(d) It's complexity.

3. What does Ballas manipulate Gross into admitting in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) His dislike for Stroll.
(b) His guilt in being disrespectful, and misusing company funds and property.
(c) That he wants his former position back.
(d) That he has no intention of learning Ptydepe.

4. Who does Ballas point out is in control of Ptydepe?
(a) Savant.
(b) Helena.
(c) The higher-ups.
(d) Maria.

5. What is Pillar's response when he is asked by Ballas if he knows Ptydepe?
(a) He tells Ballas that he isn't sure.
(b) He leaves the room immediately.
(c) He shakes his head.
(d) He begins to read a document in Ptydepe.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what state is Ptydepe left in at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?

2. Who does Ballas attempt to blame for the Ptydepe fiasco?

3. Who passes through the lecture as Lear is talking?

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

5. What do the other bureaucrats sense about Ballas?

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