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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Prologue, man is compared to a wingless, sightless insect that does what?
(a) Gets squashed by the boot of someone larger.
(b) Slams itself into a windshield.
(c) Bangs itself against a window pane.
(d) Lands and gets run over by a car.

2. J.B. says that Sarah "thinks you can choose among your _____: well you don't, you love the lot of them."
(a) Flowers.
(b) Gifts.
(c) Fruits.
(d) Children.

3. How does Mr. Nickles describe Job's situation?
(a) Scary.
(b) Eventful.
(c) Ridiculous.
(d) Hideous.

4. How many children do J.B. and Sarah have?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. There are two traditional aspects of man's relationship with God as portrayed in the story. The first is ______ in God's love.
(a) Faith.
(b) Belief.
(c) Certainty.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. The scene between the family shows the _____ between J.B. and Sarah about their beliefs.

2. What does Mr. Nickles sell?

3. When Mr. Zuss climbs the ladder, what kind of mask does he find?

4. How many maids wait near the table that J.B. and his family are sitting at?

5. How long is J.B.'s grace at the meal in Scene 1?

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