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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Department of Authentication refuse to authenticate the new log book?
(a) They purchased the wrong type of log book.
(b) The book is too expensive.
(c) They inform them that there will no longer be a need for a log book.
(d) The expense wasn't officially authorized.

2. What does the clerk receive for asking the questions?
(a) A gold star.
(b) A lecture.
(c) Termination.
(d) An A.

3. What does Gross declare is reduced when people are forbidden to use their natural language?
(a) Their education.
(b) Their sanity.
(c) Their humanity.
(d) Their dignity.

4. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?
(a) Humor.
(b) Confirmation.
(c) To finish his sentences.
(d) The meaning of words.

5. What is further illustrated in Scene 2?
(a) The dislike between Gross and Ballas.
(b) The foolishness of Ptydepe.
(c) The eating habits of Hana.
(d) The tension between Ballas and Pillar.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in the play, what is Ptydepe designed to reduce?

2. What point is the author trying to make by having Hana make separate trips for food?

3. What is the goal of the higher-ups in explaining the necessity for Ptydepe?

4. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?

5. What does Gross do with the letter?

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