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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the allegory this play represents, human life is lived according to what?
(a) God's will.
(b) Man's will.
(c) Man's pleasures.
(d) God's pleasures.

2. Why does Zuss condemn J.B. at the beginning of Scene 10?
(a) Because he's too peaceful.
(b) Because he doesn't have true faith.
(c) Because he simply won't give up.
(d) Because he wasn't giving in to God at all.

3. The four women and young girl who appear function as what type of character that is often seen in Ancient Greek theater?
(a) An observer.
(b) A chorus.
(c) A side-actor.
(d) A narrator.

4. Sarah represents what side of belief in God?
(a) Simple.
(b) Justice.
(c) Fear.
(d) Righteousness.

5. What does Sarah want the children, at dinner, to do more thoroughly?
(a) Thank God.
(b) Love God.
(c) Praise God.
(d) Fear God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do J.B. and Sarah wait to call the police?

2. Where does Sarah believe that blessings come from?

3. The final argument between Zuss and Nickles in Scene 7 mirrors an argument they have at the end of what scene?

4. How many of J.B.'s children are in a car that is hit by a drunk driver?

5. How long does it take for J.B. and Sarah to call the police about their missing daughter?

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