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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbolism of hope does Havel use at the end of Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) Lear teaching to an empty classroom.
(b) Gross appearing with more authority than before.
(c) Ballas leaving the classroom defeated.
(d) Gross answering all of the questions correctly.

2. What is Stroll's excuse for not doing more translations?
(a) It is a difficult process because Lear is not a very good instructor.
(b) It is a difficult process because there is no formal guide on Ptydepe.
(c) It is a difficult process because only the person writing in Ptydepe knows what it means.
(d) It is a difficult process because it takes too long.

3. How does Gross feel and act at the beginning of Act 2, Scene10?
(a) Confused.
(b) Angry and frustrated.
(c) Optimistic and triumphant.
(d) Beaten down.

4. What is significant about Pillar in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) He talks to everyone but Gross.
(b) He reveals his plan for taking Ballas's position.
(c) He remains unnoticed by Ballas.
(d) He admits that he understands Ptydepe.

5. Who does Hana point out does not know Ptydepe either?
(a) Gross.
(b) Stroll.
(c) Ballas.
(d) Helena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas announce to the group in Actc 2, Scene 10?

2. Who is the only student Lear is lecturing during Act 2, Scene 8?

3. What is causing the declining importance of Ptydepe?

4. What is Lear asked for as he begins teaching about Chorukor?

5. What proposal does Ballas make to Gross in Act 2, Scene 9?

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