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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bildad wear?

2. After arguing about the value of suffering, what does Nickles challenge Zuss to do?

3. When God doesn't respond to Nickles' call at the end of Scene 8, he suggests that someone needs to appear. Who is it?

4. Now that he is covered in blisters and everything is taken from him, J.B. prays to God for what?

5. Who tells J.B. that God will give him everything back?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether the existence of God is beyond debate for the characters. Compare and contrast at least three different character's views on the issue, and use examples from the play to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Who are the Three Comforters and what viewpoints do they represent? Support your answer with specific examples from the play.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the play to support your answer, respond to the following question: What is ironic about Satan's argument that God needs to see people as people and not toys? How does this argument relate to the central theme of the play?

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