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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Zophar, Eliphaz, and Bildad offer what type of answer to J.B.'s question about what he has done?
(a) Enigmatic.
(b) Clear.
(c) Distorted.
(d) Blurred.

3. Who declares that J.B. has done exactly as he hoped he would, and has affirmed his faith in God?
(a) God-mask.
(b) Satan-mask.
(c) Nickles.
(d) Zuss.

4. Nickles says that God has won the way he always wins, and searches for what?
(a) His soda.
(b) His script.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His popcorn.

5. After Zuss and Nickles put on their masks in Scene 7, what is the name of the character who urges God to destroy J.B.'s body?
(a) Satan.
(b) Satan-mask.
(c) Nickles.
(d) Sarah.

6. The women describe Zophar, Eliphaz, and Bildad as people who feed on what?
(a) The misery of others.
(b) The misfortunes of others.
(c) The luck of others.
(d) The sorrows of others.

7. Why does Sarah leave J.B.?
(a) Because he continues in his beliefs.
(b) Because he is covered with sores.
(c) Because he reminds her of the children.
(d) Because he believes her to be guilty of sin.

8. J.B. and Sarah, now that everything has been taken from them, say that even when they sleep they feel what?
(a) Desire to be better people.
(b) Deep sorrow.
(c) Pain and suffering.
(d) Eyes upon them.

9. The four women and young girl who appear function as what type of character that is often seen in Ancient Greek theater?
(a) An observer.
(b) A side-actor.
(c) A narrator.
(d) A chorus.

10. Why does Zuss condemn J.B. at the beginning of Scene 10?
(a) Because he's too peaceful.
(b) Because he simply won't give up.
(c) Because he wasn't giving in to God at all.
(d) Because he doesn't have true faith.

11. When J.B. is lying on the broken down table, what is he wearing?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A suit.
(c) A towel.
(d) Rags.

12. Zuss says he's sick to death of the whole business and looks for the belt with what on it?
(a) Soda.
(b) Foam fingers.
(c) Balloons.
(d) Figurines.

13. Nickles complains that God has done what, tumbling a whole city down to blister one man's skin with agony?
(a) Gone over the top.
(b) Been obsessive.
(c) Become vengeful.
(d) Gone over the deep end.

14. Nickles equates God's will not with _______, but with being ruled and submission.
(a) Praise.
(b) Peace.
(c) Thanks.
(d) Obedience.

15. J.B. says that unless there is guilt, what has no meaning?
(a) Life.
(b) Love.
(c) Joy.
(d) The world.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nickles goes to J.B., how does he describe himself?

2. J.B. says he's tired of what when Nickles argues with him about the end?

3. Nickles and Zuss both lose what at the beginning of Scene 10?

4. Zuss is angry that after being shown all of God's glory J.B. simply what?

5. What does Zophar wear?

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