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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. J.B. refers to the regularity of morning and spring to show that God can be what?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Benevolent.
(d) Counted upon.

4. What kind of mask is Mr. Nickles supposed to wear?
(a) A mask depicting smirking and disgust.
(b) A mask depicting evil and hatred.
(c) A mask depicting laughter and disgust.
(d) A mask depicting discontent and hatred.

5. What does Sarah want the children, at dinner, to do more thoroughly?
(a) Fear God.
(b) Thank God.
(c) Praise God.
(d) Love God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of the Prologue, what holiday is J.B. shown at?

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

4. J.B. represents what side of belief in God?

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

(see the answer key)

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