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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Nickles.
(b) J.B..
(c) Sarah.
(d) Zuss.

2. When Mr. Zuss climbs the ladder, what kind of mask does he find?
(a) Beautiful and powerful.
(b) Restful and glorious.
(c) Beautiful and peaceful.
(d) Restful and angelic.

3. When Mr. Zuss says that the world is a great place, what does Mr. Nickles say it is?
(a) A waste land.
(b) A trash pile.
(c) A garbage dump.
(d) A dung-heap.

4. Sarah says that you cannot take God's blessings as a gift, but that God is owed _______ in return.
(a) Something.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Sacrifice.
(d) Thanks.

5. When Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss step onto the stage, who is Mr. Zuss going to play?
(a) Satan.
(b) God.
(c) Angels.
(d) St. Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. When J.B. and Sarah are arguing over whether God's blessings are earned or simply given, what happens to interrupt them?

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

3. How many children do J.B. and Sarah have?

4. How does Mr. Nickles describe Job's situation?

5. In the Prologue, man is compared to a wingless, sightless insect that does what?

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