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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scene 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mr. Zuss says that the world is a great place, what does Mr. Nickles say it is?
(a) A dung-heap.
(b) A trash pile.
(c) A waste land.
(d) A garbage dump.

2. 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) Colluding.
(b) Alluding.
(c) Sympathizing.
(d) Citing.

3. How many aspects of human existence is this play an allegory about?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

4. The second traditional aspect of man's relationship with God is fear of His _________.
(a) Punishment.
(b) Retribution.
(c) Vengeance.
(d) Power.

5. Whose story do Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss portray on the stage?
(a) Joseph's.
(b) Deborah's.
(c) Job's.
(d) Mary's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sarah sings a song to the children that wonders what?

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

3. When Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss step onto the stage, who is Mr. Zuss going to play?

4. The soldier mentions doing the best they could for David, but says that they didn't have the right length of _________.

5. How many children do J.B. and Sarah have?

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