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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the lights fade at the end of Scene 1, what shadows are left on the ceiling of the tent?
(a) The shadows of the God-mask and Satan-mask.
(b) The shadows of God and Satan.
(c) The shadows of Mr. Zuss and Mr. Nickles.
(d) The shadows of death and destruction.

2. After Zuss calls for the lights in Scene 10, what does Nickles complain about?
(a) That the story didn't have a happy ending.
(b) That there couldn't possibly be more.
(c) That there isn't anywhere to go from here.
(d) That he doesn't like his job.

3. Allegory is a form of extended ______.
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Alliteration.
(c) Simile.
(d) Analogy.

4. When Zuss and Nickles are able to put their masks on again in Scene 7, they become what?
(a) Instruments of Satan's wrath.
(b) Instruments of the masks.
(c) Instruments of God's wisdom.
(d) Instruments of God's wrath.

5. The four women and young girl who appear function as what type of character that is often seen in Ancient Greek theater?
(a) A chorus.
(b) A side-actor.
(c) An observer.
(d) A narrator.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Nickles says that J.B. would play his role differently if he were what?

3. Zophar, Eliphaz, and Bildad offer what type of answer to J.B.'s question about what he has done?

4. 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?

5. After J.B. calms God down, what does he do?

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