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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The quote, "His will, our peace" comes from what author?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Dante.
(d) Saint Peter.

2. At the beginning of Scene 2, what do Zuss and Nickles remove?
(a) Their masks.
(b) Their uniforms.
(c) Their costumes.
(d) Their belts.

3. The final argument between Zuss and Nickles in Scene 7 mirrors an argument they have at the end of what scene?
(a) Scene 4.
(b) Scene 3.
(c) Scene 5.
(d) Scene 2.

4. Zophar says that mankind has no what because they are born in sin?
(a) Joy.
(b) Integrity.
(c) Hope.
(d) Future.

5. To Zuss and Nickles, J.B. is playing a role in deciding the argument between what two entities?
(a) Good and evil.
(b) Fear and faith.
(c) Praise and thanks.
(d) God and Satan.

Short Answer Questions

1. The argument of the play is that the only way to live and transcend suffering is through what?

2. J.B. shouts that he will not listen to Eliphaz's argument and then does what?

3. In Scene 7, who quotes God's lines from the Bible where he asks the devil to consider the perfection of Job's devotion?

4. Why does J.B. apologize to Zophar, Eliphaz, and Bildad?

5. What word characterizes Zuss' and Nickles' thoughts about J.B.'s acting abilities?

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