1. Nickles says that the real reason for suffering is to learn that everything ends in what?
(a) Death and pity.
(b) Death and dirt.
(c) Death and sorrow.
(d) Death and emptiness.

2. How many maids wait near the table that J.B. and his family are sitting at?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. The name "Zuss" resembles what god from Ancient Greece?
(a) Zusstifer.
(b) Zussnice.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Zathena.

4. How many children do J.B. and Sarah have?
(a) Six.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

5. When J.B. and Sarah are arguing over whether God's blessings are earned or simply given, what happens to interrupt them?
(a) One child becomes sick.
(b) One child asks for the wishbone.
(c) One child asks Sarah to put him to bed.
(d) One child asks for a story.

Short Answer Questions

1. The lesson of the allegory that this play represents is that we can face whatever happens with acceptance and grace. Which character represents this viewpoint?

2. What does Mr. Nickles sell?

3. After Zuss and Nickles put on their masks in Scene 7, what is the name of the character who speaks of Job's integrity?

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

5. What is the modern day religion closest to existentialism?

(see the answer key)

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