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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To Zuss and Nickles, J.B. is playing a role in deciding the argument between what two entities?
(a) Fear and faith.
(b) God and Satan.
(c) Praise and thanks.
(d) Good and evil.

2. J.B. sings a song that says, "To be, become, and end are all _____."
(a) Beautiful.
(b) Angelic.
(c) Natural.
(d) Honorable.

3. The argument of the play is that the only way to live and transcend suffering is through what?
(a) Faith in human beings.
(b) Belief that there is a God and a divine plan.
(c) Prayer and obedience to God.
(d) Faith and trust in God an his divine plan.

4. At the end of the Prologue, what holiday is J.B. shown at?
(a) Easter.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Fourth of July.
(d) Christmas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does existentialism say about God?

2. Existentialism says that life is mainly full of what?

3. When Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss step onto the stage, who is Mr. Zuss going to play?

4. Mr. Zuss says that evil is never ______.

5. The text of the play is written in what?

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