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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. J.B. represents what side of belief in God?
(a) Obedience.
(b) Similitude.
(c) Guidance.
(d) Faith.

2. Existentialism says that the sum total of existence is what human beings _______.
(a) Experience.
(b) Live.
(c) Complete.
(d) Feel.

3. According to Mr. Zuss, why does Job not have a right to question God?
(a) Because he's only a man.
(b) Because God is God.
(c) Because he wasn't worthy.
(d) Because God is the Creator.

4. When Zuss and Nickles are arguing about the role of suffering in J.B.'s life, they are ______ to the story of Job in the Bible.
(a) Alluding.
(b) Colluding.
(c) Sympathizing.
(d) Citing.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sarah believe that blessings come from?

2. The name "Zuss" resembles what god from Ancient Greece?

3. Whose story do Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss portray on the stage?

4. This play, and the story of Job, are allegories for what?

5. 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?

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