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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. J.B. shouts that he will not listen to Eliphaz's argument and then does what?
(a) Gets on his knees.
(b) Covers his ears.
(c) Cries.
(d) Covers his eyes.

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) Everything.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Something.
(d) A lot.

3. The final argument between Zuss and Nickles in Scene 7 mirrors an argument they have at the end of what scene?
(a) Scene 3.
(b) Scene 5.
(c) Scene 4.
(d) Scene 2.

4. What do the women, in Scene 8, sit on around J.B. and Sarah?
(a) Stones.
(b) Boxes.
(c) The ground.
(d) Newspapers.

5. After Zuss calls for the lights in Scene 10, what does Nickles complain about?
(a) That there isn't anywhere to go from here.
(b) That there couldn't possibly be more.
(c) That the story didn't have a happy ending.
(d) That he doesn't like his job.

6. Why does Nickles think that J.B. will not take his life back?
(a) Because he doesn't want his life back.
(b) Because that's not the way it works for him.
(c) Because he doesn't think he deserves it.
(d) Because he doesn't want to suffer again.

7. At the beginning of Scene 10, Nickles calls Zuss what?
(a) Awesome.
(b) Magnificent.
(c) Just.
(d) Godly.

8. The Distant Voice asks J.B. why he thinks he is worthy to confront and _______ the creator of the universe.
(a) Plead with.
(b) Question.
(c) Speak to.
(d) Berate.

9. J.B., even though he is covered with sores, says that God only punishes if he has what?
(a) Weighing the consequences.
(b) Reward in the end.
(c) A reason.
(d) Knowledge of the truth.

10. Nickles equates God's will not with _______, but with being ruled and submission.
(a) Obedience.
(b) Praise.
(c) Thanks.
(d) Peace.

11. After J.B. realizes that Sarah is gone, he cries out for God to do what?
(a) Bring Sarah back.
(b) Show him his guilt.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Comfort him.

12. When Zuss and Nickles are able to put their masks on again in Scene 7, they become what?
(a) Instruments of the masks.
(b) Instruments of God's wrath.
(c) Instruments of God's wisdom.
(d) Instruments of Satan's wrath.

13. In Scene 9, the Distant Voice speaks, accompanied by what?
(a) Rain.
(b) Rushing wind.
(c) An angelic chorus.
(d) Light.

14. Nickles climbs up the ladder at the end of Scene 8 and calls God by what name?
(a) Jahveh.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Jossana.
(d) Jehovah.

15. Zuss says he's sick to death of the whole business and looks for the belt with what on it?
(a) Figurines.
(b) Foam fingers.
(c) Balloons.
(d) Soda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nickles climbs up the ladder at the end of Scene 8 and calls God by his name in what language?

2. What does Nickles hear before he leaves J.B.?

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

4. The women, in Scene 8, believe that the skin represents what?

5. 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?

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