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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. What is it about the letter that automatically irritates Gross?
(a) It is written in an unknown language.
(b) It is extremely long.
(c) It is not addressed to him.
(d) It is written in a condescending tone.

2. Hypothetically, the use of Ptydepe could remove what from the office?
(a) Waste of paper for multiple memos.
(b) Misunderstanding in inter-office communications.
(c) The need to speak.
(d) A number of positions.

3. In modern times, what is a term used to describe the act of portraying something negative in a positive way?
(a) "Get on a soapbox."
(b) "Bloviating."
(c) "Spin."
(d) "Rant."

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

5. What does Lear acknowledge about Ptydepe?
(a) It was created for the wrong reasons.
(b) It is pointless.
(c) It is not structured well.
(d) It seems complicated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ballas constantly look to Pillar for?

2. What overall theme does the author use the office to illustrate?

3. What Department does the Ptydepe Translation Center replace?

4. Which phrase best describes the clerk's actions?

5. Where does Scene 2 take place?

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