1. 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) Predicted.
(c) Expected.
(d) Likes.

2. Sarah tells them that David's ______ are probably much dirtier than theirs.
(a) Feet.
(b) Hair.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Shoes.

3. Who says, "His will, our peace?"
(a) Sarah.
(b) Zuss.
(c) Nickles.
(d) J.B.

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

5. J.B.'s song at the end of Scene 1represents what?
(a) The tone of the play.
(b) The mood of the play.
(c) The motive of the play.
(d) The theme of the play.

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. Sarah compares their children to J.B., saying that they both show gratitude the way a woman does what?

3. According to the allegory this play represents, human life is lived according to what?

4. How many maids wait near the table that J.B. and his family are sitting at?

5. Before Zuss can shout out his faith in J.B.'s faith, Nickles asks him what question?

(see the answer key)

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