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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nickles equates God's will not with _______, but with being ruled and submission.
(a) Thanks.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Praise.
(d) Peace.

2. The women, in Scene 8, remember J.B. and Sarah from the days when they are what?
(a) Rich and successful.
(b) Powerful leaders.
(c) Praiseworthy and laughing.
(d) Benevolent and joyful.

3. When Zuss and Nickles are able to put their masks on again in Scene 7, they become what?
(a) Instruments of Satan's wrath.
(b) Instruments of God's wrath.
(c) Instruments of God's wisdom.
(d) Instruments of the masks.

4. When Zuss and Nickles put on their masks at the end of Scene 7, what is the emotion they feel towards the expanse of God and the depth of his knowledge?
(a) Fear.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Loathing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Zuss says that the world is a great place, what does Mr. Nickles say it is?

2. Sarah compares their children to J.B., saying that they both show gratitude the way a woman does what?

3. What does Sarah think the two soldiers have for her and J.B.?

4. Who declares that J.B. has done exactly as he hoped he would, and has affirmed his faith in God?

5. The argument of the play is that the only way to live and transcend suffering is through what?

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