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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the clerk's questions impress?
(a) Hana.
(b) Lear.
(c) Gross.
(d) Ballas.

3. What is the point of Chorukor?
(a) To correct all of Ptydepe's mistakes.
(b) To please the higher-ups.
(c) To prevent employees from talking to each other.
(d) To stop Ballas from resigning.

4. Where is Ballas located at the end of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Gross' desk.
(b) The break room.
(c) His old desk.
(d) Strolls' office.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hana tell Ballas people are saying about Ptydepe?

3. What does Gross declare is reduced when people are forbidden to use their natural language?

4. Ballas and the higher-ups manipulate Gross in order to bring what to the company?

5. What do Stroll and Savant remark about Maria?

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