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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Nickles says that J.B. would play his role differently if he were what?
(a) Poor.
(b) Childless.
(c) Homeless.
(d) Single.

3. Where are Zuss and Nickles when Sarah and J.B. realize their son is dead?
(a) Off stage.
(b) In the front row of the audience.
(c) On an upper platform.
(d) To the side of the scene.

4. When J.B. and Sarah both pray for sleep, the women recall the death of Sarah and J.B.'s children and wonder whether Sarah will do what?
(a) Love J.B.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Leave J.B.
(d) Die in an accident.

5. How does Nickles characterize Sarah and J.B.s experiences in the play, thus far?
(a) Regressive and hateful.
(b) Ridiculous and spiteful.
(c) Indecent and immoral.
(d) Disgusting and trite.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sarah and J.B. invite the soldiers into the house, where do they go to sit and talk?

2. Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss, in the Prologue, describe the stage as what?

3. Zophar says that mankind has no what because they are born in sin?

4. Nickles climbs up the ladder at the end of Scene 8 and calls God by what name?

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

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