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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When J.B. and Sarah both pray for sleep, the women recall the death of Sarah and J.B.'s children and wonder whether Sarah will do what?
(a) Love J.B.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Die in an accident.
(d) Leave J.B.

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

4. Nickles' being unable to find his mask represents the helplessness of humans when we are not able to use God for what?
(a) A comforter.
(b) An excuse for our behavior.
(c) A healer.
(d) A blame for events.

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?
(a) Satan.
(b) Satan-mask.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Nickles.

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. Right before the Distant Voice quotes God's lines from the Bible, what problem is Nickles having with his mask?

3. Bildad says that justice will come when?

4. J.B. says that unless there is guilt, what has no meaning?

5. Nickles says that the show of power with the Distant Voice and the wind means what to a man who has lost everything?

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