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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss, in the Prologue, describe the stage as what?
(a) On the ground.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Hell.
(d) In the sky.

2. 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?
(a) Nickles.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Zuss.
(d) J.B..

3. Zuss wonders if J.B. knows that he is a(n) ______ in the story.
(a) Minor character.
(b) Player.
(c) Main character.
(d) Actor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To Zuss and Nickles, J.B. is playing a role in deciding the argument between what two entities?

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

3. According to Mr. Zuss, why does Job not have a right to question God?

4. Sarah sings a song to the children that wonders what?

5. When J.B. and Sarah are arguing over whether God's blessings are earned or simply given, what happens to interrupt them?

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