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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Zuss can shout out his faith in J.B.'s faith, Nickles asks him what question?
(a) Why J.B. has to die.
(b) Why J.B. has to experience pain.
(c) Why J.B. has to suffer.
(d) Why J.B. has to have faith.

2. What is Sarah arranging on the table when she and J.B. notice two drunk soldiers across the street?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Place settings.
(c) Silverware.
(d) Napkins.

3. Nickles says that J.B. would play his role differently if he were what?
(a) Childless.
(b) Single.
(c) Homeless.
(d) Poor.

4. What does Nickles want to do when he climbs down the ladder?
(a) Help J.B. understand what is occurring.
(b) Laugh at J.B. and his faith.
(c) Help Sarah understand what is occurring.
(d) Laugh at Sarah and her faith.

5. How long is J.B.'s grace at the meal in Scene 1?
(a) Long enough.
(b) Very brief.
(c) Of moderate length.
(d) Long-winded.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Nickles complains that God has done what, tumbling a whole city down to blister one man's skin with agony?

3. J.B. sings a song that says, "To be, become, and end are all _____."

4. Nickles says that the real reason for suffering is to learn that everything ends in what?

5. Where are Zuss and Nickles when Sarah and J.B. realize their son is dead?

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