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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the Prologue, what holiday is J.B. shown at?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Fourth of July.

2. When J.B. and Sarah are arguing over whether God's blessings are earned or simply given, what happens to interrupt them?
(a) One child becomes sick.
(b) One child asks for a story.
(c) One child asks for the wishbone.
(d) One child asks Sarah to put him to bed.

3. How many meanings does an allegorical story have?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. When the lights fade at the end of Scene 1, what shadows are left on the ceiling of the tent?
(a) The shadows of death and destruction.
(b) The shadows of God and Satan.
(c) The shadows of Mr. Zuss and Mr. Nickles.
(d) The shadows of the God-mask and Satan-mask.

5. What kind of mask is Mr. Nickles supposed to wear?
(a) A mask depicting laughter and disgust.
(b) A mask depicting evil and hatred.
(c) A mask depicting discontent and hatred.
(d) A mask depicting smirking and disgust.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sarah sings a song to the children that wonders what?

2. What does Sarah want the children, at dinner, to do more thoroughly?

3. Sarah represents what side of belief in God?

4. Who is the Distant Voice meant to represent?

5. J.B. sings a song that says, "To be, become, and end are all _____."

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