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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) Slams itself into a windshield.
(b) Gets squashed by the boot of someone larger.
(c) Bangs itself against a window pane.
(d) Lands and gets run over by a car.

2. The scene between the family shows the _____ between J.B. and Sarah about their beliefs.
(a) Tension.
(b) Similarities.
(c) Closeness.
(d) Differences.

3. When Nickles and Zuss are saying their lines, who says God's first line?
(a) A Distant Voice.
(b) Another actor.
(c) Nickles.
(d) An audience member.

4. J.B.'s song at the end of Scene 1represents what?
(a) The mood of the play.
(b) The motive of the play.
(c) The theme of the play.
(d) The tone of the play.

5. Sarah sings a song to the children that wonders what?
(a) Where the days go when they're over.
(b) Where wishes go once they are wished.
(c) Where prayers go when they are made.
(d) Where the sun goes when it goes down.

Short Answer Questions

1. The second traditional aspect of man's relationship with God is fear of His _________.

2. Where is the Prologue set?

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

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

5. Once Nickles and Zuss have their masks on, where do they quote lines from?

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