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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After arguing about the value of suffering, what does Nickles challenge Zuss to do?
(a) Convince Sarah of his point of view.
(b) See things from the other side.
(c) Change his point of view.
(d) Put on his mask.

2. Existentialism is a philosophical movement of what century?
(a) Mid-eighteenth.
(b) Mid-nineteenth.
(c) Mid-twenty-first.
(d) Mid-twentieth.

3. How does Nickles characterize Sarah and J.B.s experiences in the play, thus far?
(a) Regressive and hateful.
(b) Disgusting and trite.
(c) Ridiculous and spiteful.
(d) Indecent and immoral.

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

5. Scene 7 echoes the scene in the biblical story of Job, in which God points out that Job has done exactly as he _______.
(a) Expected.
(b) Wanted.
(c) Predicted.
(d) Likes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zophar says that without guilt there can be no what?

2. The quote, "His will, our peace," comes from what book?

3. At the beginning of Scene 2, what do Zuss and Nickles remove?

4. The Distant Voice asks J.B. why he thinks he is worthy to confront and _______ the creator of the universe.

5. This play, and the story of Job, are allegories for what?

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