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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zuss wonders if J.B. knows that he is a(n) ______ in the story.
(a) Minor character.
(b) Player.
(c) Actor.
(d) Main character.

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

3. What word characterizes Zuss' and Nickles' thoughts about J.B.'s acting abilities?
(a) Negative.
(b) Positive.
(c) Sympathetic.
(d) Grand.

4. Scene 7 echoes the scene in the biblical story of Job, in which God points out that Job has done exactly as he _______.
(a) Wanted.
(b) Expected.
(c) Predicted.
(d) Likes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sarah and J.B.'s son who is off at war?

2. How long is J.B.'s grace at the meal in Scene 1?

3. Who is the Distant Voice meant to represent?

4. How many of J.B.'s children are in a car that is hit by a drunk driver?

5. What does Nickles want to do when he climbs down the ladder?

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