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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. J.B. refers to the regularity of morning and spring to show that God can be what?
(a) Benevolent.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Counted upon.

2. Before Zuss can shout out his faith in J.B.'s faith, Nickles asks him what question?
(a) Why J.B. has to have faith.
(b) Why J.B. has to suffer.
(c) Why J.B. has to experience pain.
(d) Why J.B. has to die.

3. This play, and the story of Job, are allegories for what?
(a) The human experience of suffering.
(b) The human experience of existentialism.
(c) The human experience and philosophy.
(d) The human experience in relation with God.

4. When Nickles and Zuss are saying their lines, who says God's first line?
(a) Nickles.
(b) Another actor.
(c) A Distant Voice.
(d) An audience member.

5. What does Mr. Nickles sell?
(a) Ice cream.
(b) Hats.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) Soda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book of the Old Testament are Zuss and Nickles basing their lines on at the end of Scene 2?

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

3. Sarah says that you cannot take God's blessings as a gift, but that God is owed _______ in return.

4. Sarah compares their children to J.B., saying that they both show gratitude the way a woman does what?

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

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