1. The women, in Scene 8, believe that the skin represents what?
(a) What we know.
(b) What we can feel.
(c) What we can observe.
(d) What we can see.

2. Nickles says that the show of power with the Distant Voice and the wind means what to a man who has lost everything?
(a) A lot.
(b) Something.
(c) Everything.
(d) Nothing.

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

4. J.B. refers to the regularity of morning and spring to show that God can be what?
(a) Counted upon.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Benevolent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What word characterizes Zuss' and Nickles' thoughts about J.B.'s acting abilities?

3. The quote, "His will, our peace" comes from what author?

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

5. At the end of the play, what item that he lost does not get returned to J.B.?

(see the answer key)

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