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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Zuss says that ______ will enable J.B. to see God more clearly.

2. Nickles and Zuss are what type of characters?

3. When the writer uses words that begin with the same sound to get the attention of the reader, it is called what?

4. Sarah says that if they forget God, God will do what?

5. The soldier mentions doing the best they could for David, but says that they didn't have the right length of _________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Sarah and J.B.'s reactions to the death of David?

2. How does Scene 2 reinforce the idea that this play, and the biblical story, are allegories?

3. Who is Zophar?

4. Who is Mr. Nickles?

5. Why are Zuss and Nickles unable to put on their masks in Scene 7?

6. What do the blossoms on Sarah's twig at the end of the play represent?

7. When Nickles says that Zuss should look pleased because J.B. is playing the role Zuss wanted him to, what is Zuss' response?

8. What does placing the conflict of faith and fear in the relationship of a husband and wife suggest?

9. When the maids bring out the food, what do the children and J.B. say?

10. Why does Nickles believe that J.B. has to suffer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the role of costumes in the play? How do the costumes contribute to the characters and the message of the play? Use specific examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of flowers in this play? What is their symbolic meaning? Use the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Using specific examples to support your answer, answer the following question: What is the argument and circumstances that cause Zuss to lose his temper? What does Zuss' loss of temper have to do with Nickles' loss of temper?

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