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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Zuss can shout out his faith in J.B.'s faith, Nickles asks him what question?

2. The Messengers bring Sarah into the house, dirty and bruised. Where has she been?

3. What kind of mask is Mr. Nickles supposed to wear?

4. J.B. refers to the regularity of morning and spring to show that God can be what?

5. What color are the uniforms of the concession vendors?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is J.B. and Sarah's youngest daughter killed?

2. Who is Mr. Zuss?

3. What is the conflict that J.B. and Sarah represent?

4. How does Sarah suggest that she and J.B. see into the darkness on the other side of the door?

5. How does J.B. view his luck at his Thanksgiving dinner?

6. Why does Sarah protest J.B.'s thoughts that God doesn't punish without cause?

7. When Nickles says that Zuss should look pleased because J.B. is playing the role Zuss wanted him to, what is Zuss' response?

8. What do the blossoms on Sarah's twig at the end of the play represent?

9. What is the role of the First and Second Messenger?

10. Who is Mr. Nickles?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the challenge the Distant Voice presents to J.B. and the other characters? How is the challenge related to the theme of the play? Cite specific examples to support your answer to this question.

Essay Topic 2

Using specific examples to support your answer, discuss how the different characters handle, and believe in, suffering. Compare and contrast at least three different characters.

Essay Topic 3

Using examples from the play to support your answer, explain what the allegory is that this play presents.

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