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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Scene 11, Sarah says that the lights have gone out of the church and the what?
(a) Home.
(b) Buildings.
(c) Stars.
(d) Streets.

2. Sarah says that you cannot take God's blessings as a gift, but that God is owed _______ in return.
(a) Something.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Thanks.
(d) Sacrifice.

3. What does existentialism say about God?
(a) God indulges in making mankind suffer.
(b) There is no God.
(c) God makes bad things happen.
(d) God doesn't make anything happen to mankind.

4. After coming down from their platform, how do Nickles and Zuss return to their platform?
(a) Arm in arm.
(b) In handcuffs.
(c) With their hands tied.
(d) With their feet tied.

5. Why does Zuss call for the lights in Scene 10?
(a) The story's not over.
(b) The epilogue has to begin.
(c) The story is over.
(d) Another play has to start.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the lights fade at the end of Scene 1, what shadows are left on the ceiling of the tent?

2. At the end of the Prologue, what holiday is J.B. shown at?

3. The four women and young girl who appear function as what type of character that is often seen in Ancient Greek theater?

4. What is Sarah holding in her hand when she sees J.B. for the first time after leaving him?

5. Zuss says he's sick to death of the whole business and looks for the belt with what on it?

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