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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of mask is Mr. Nickles supposed to wear?
(a) A mask depicting smirking and disgust.
(b) A mask depicting evil and hatred.
(c) A mask depicting discontent and hatred.
(d) A mask depicting laughter and disgust.

2. Where is the story of Job found?
(a) In the Old Testament.
(b) In the Apocrapha.
(c) In the Pentateuch.
(d) In the New Testament.

3. The second traditional aspect of man's relationship with God is fear of His _________.
(a) Vengeance.
(b) Power.
(c) Retribution.
(d) Punishment.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This play, and the story of Job, are allegories for what?

2. Sarah says that you cannot take God's blessings as a gift, but that God is owed _______ in return.

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

4. What does Sarah want the children, at dinner, to do more thoroughly?

5. Where is the Prologue set?

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