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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The final argument between Zuss and Nickles in Scene 7 mirrors an argument they have at the end of what scene?
(a) Scene 5.
(b) Scene 3.
(c) Scene 4.
(d) Scene 2.

2. To Zuss and Nickles, J.B. is playing a role in deciding the argument between what two entities?
(a) Praise and thanks.
(b) Fear and faith.
(c) Good and evil.
(d) God and Satan.

3. When J.B. and Sarah both pray for sleep, the women recall the death of Sarah and J.B.'s children and wonder whether Sarah will do what?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Die in an accident.
(c) Love J.B.
(d) Leave J.B.

4. How many meanings does an allegorical story have?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

5. The quote, "His will, our peace" comes from what author?
(a) Saint Peter.
(b) Dante.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Aristotle.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Messengers bring Sarah into the house, dirty and bruised. Where has she been?

2. The women, in Scene 8, believe that the heart is always what?

3. After Zuss and Nickles put on their masks in Scene 7, what is the name of the character who urges God to destroy J.B.'s body?

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

5. What is the name of Sarah and J.B.'s son who is off at war?

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