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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 stunning topic does Lear bring up in Act 2, Scene 11?
(a) The termination of Stroll by the higher-ups.
(b) Gross' audit and how Ptydepe saved him.
(c) The creation of a new operating language.
(d) His promotion to the Department of Authentication.

2. In Act 2, Scene 9, how many translations does Stroll say he has done?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Two.

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

4. What does Ballas announce to the group in Actc 2, Scene 10?
(a) That Gross is responsible for Ptydepe.
(b) That Gross will be the Managing Director once again.
(c) That Stroll talked him into starting Ptydepe.
(d) That he is resigning.

5. What does Gross do with the letter?
(a) He throws it away.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He reads it out loud.
(d) He burns it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gross say is losing track of itself?

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

4. What does Ballas ask Gross at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?

5. What is Ballas' reaction when Gross offers to switch positions again at the end of the play?

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