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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Zuss and Nickles put their masks on at the end of Scene 2, what do they recite?
(a) Biblical commentary.
(b) Biblical poetry.
(c) Biblical verse.
(d) Biblical titles.

2. Sarah compares their children to J.B., saying that they both show gratitude the way a woman does what?
(a) Uses purses.
(b) Wears nice jewelry.
(c) Wears a nice pair of shoes.
(d) Wears a nice dress.

3. This play, and the story of Job, are allegories for what?
(a) The human experience and philosophy.
(b) The human experience of suffering.
(c) The human experience in relation with God.
(d) The human experience of existentialism.

4. What is J.B. and Sarah's daughter holding in her fist when she is found?
(a) A stuffed animal.
(b) A toy umbrella.
(c) A toy doll.
(d) A toy tea pot.

5. The argument of the play is that the only way to live and transcend suffering is through what?
(a) Belief that there is a God and a divine plan.
(b) Prayer and obedience to God.
(c) Faith and trust in God an his divine plan.
(d) Faith in human beings.

6. The scene between the family shows the _____ between J.B. and Sarah about their beliefs.
(a) Similarities.
(b) Closeness.
(c) Tension.
(d) Differences.

7. What does Mr. Zuss sell?
(a) Balloons.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Candy.
(d) Animals.

8. 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.

9. The soldier mentions doing the best they could for David, but says that they didn't have the right length of _________.
(a) Nails.
(b) Shovel.
(c) Cloth.
(d) Lumber.

10. What are Zuss and Nickles holding while they watch Sarah and J.B. realize their son is dead?
(a) Their masks.
(b) Scrolls.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Scepters.

11. How does Mr. Nickles describe Job's situation?
(a) Ridiculous.
(b) Hideous.
(c) Scary.
(d) Eventful.

12. When Sarah and J.B. invite the soldiers into the house, where do they go to sit and talk?
(a) In front of the fire.
(b) To the front porch.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) On the back porch.

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

14. Where is the story of Job found?
(a) In the Old Testament.
(b) In the New Testament.
(c) In the Pentateuch.
(d) In the Apocrapha.

15. J.B. represents what side of belief in God?
(a) Similitude.
(b) Obedience.
(c) Faith.
(d) Guidance.

Short Answer Questions

1. When J.B. makes a reference to Sarah's love of flowers, he is referring to what?

2. How long is J.B.'s grace at the meal in Scene 1?

3. Mr. Nickles and Mr. Zuss, in the Prologue, say that the audience is what?

4. To Zuss and Nickles, J.B. is playing a role in deciding the argument between what two entities?

5. What does Sarah want the children, at dinner, to do more thoroughly?

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