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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. The larger metaphor for the clerk is a warning against what?
(a) Communism.
(b) A Monarchy.
(c) A Dictatorship.
(d) Liberalism.

2. What does Ballas ask Gross at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) If he received the authorization.
(b) If he has any more rolls.
(c) If he is ready to be reasonable.
(d) If he can purchase an additional log book.

3. Who is the only student Lear is lecturing during Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Ballas.
(b) Thumb.
(c) Gross.
(d) Pillar.

4. 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) It's complexity.
(d) A lack of interest.

5. in Act 1, Scene 5, what does Lear attempt to illustrate about Ptydepe?
(a) Ptydepe does not use grammar.
(b) Words in traditional language are given different meanings in Ptydepe.
(c) Ptydepe makes no sense.
(d) The vowels in Ptydepe are silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gross finally concede to do in Act 1, Scene 4?

2. What does Ballas finally do in Act 2, Scene 10 that is noteworthy?

3. What opportunity does Gross think Maria has now, at the end of the play?

4. Why does Ballas tell Gross that the log book needs to be replaced?

5. At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 9, what is Maria trying on?

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