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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Zuss and Nickles able to put on their masks again?
(a) They agree to reverse everything that has happened.
(b) They agree to finish the story they started.
(c) They agree to stay out of J.B.'s life.
(d) They agree to help Sarah.

2. Sarah sings a song to the children that wonders what?
(a) Where wishes go once they are wished.
(b) Where the sun goes when it goes down.
(c) Where the days go when they're over.
(d) Where prayers go when they are made.

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

4. Nickles and Zuss are what type of characters?
(a) Narrators.
(b) Scenic.
(c) Protagonists.
(d) Antagonists.

5. Why does Sarah leave J.B.?
(a) Because he is covered with sores.
(b) Because he reminds her of the children.
(c) Because he continues in his beliefs.
(d) Because he believes her to be guilty of sin.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the Prologue, man is compared to a wingless, sightless insect that does what?

4. 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?

5. The quote, "His will, our peace," comes from what book?

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