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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Zuss climbs the ladder, what kind of mask does he find?
(a) Restful and angelic.
(b) Beautiful and peaceful.
(c) Beautiful and powerful.
(d) Restful and glorious.

2. In the story of Job, Satan bets God that if God were to curse Job, Job would do what?
(a) Pray to God.
(b) Pray to Satan.
(c) Praise Satan.
(d) Curse God.

3. How many maids wait near the table that J.B. and his family are sitting at?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. J.B. says that Sarah "thinks you can choose among your _____: well you don't, you love the lot of them."
(a) Gifts.
(b) Children.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Fruits.

5. Nickles says that J.B. would play his role differently if he were what?
(a) Single.
(b) Childless.
(c) Poor.
(d) Homeless.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mr. Zuss, why does Job not have a right to question God?

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

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

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

5. When Zuss and Nickles put their masks on at the end of Scene 2, what do they recite?

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