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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does existentialism say about God?
(a) There is no God.
(b) God makes bad things happen.
(c) God doesn't make anything happen to mankind.
(d) God indulges in making mankind suffer.

3. What word characterizes Zuss' and Nickles' thoughts about J.B.'s acting abilities?
(a) Positive.
(b) Negative.
(c) Grand.
(d) Sympathetic.

4. At the beginning of Scene 2, what do Zuss and Nickles remove?
(a) Their uniforms.
(b) Their belts.
(c) Their masks.
(d) Their costumes.

5. Who is the Distant Voice meant to represent?
(a) Satan.
(b) God.
(c) The angels.
(d) Job.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are two traditional aspects of man's relationship with God as portrayed in the story. The first is ______ in God's love.

2. What does Sarah want the children, at dinner, to do more thoroughly?

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

4. How many children do J.B. and Sarah have?

5. According to the allegory this play represents, human life is lived according to what?

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