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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nickles complains that God has done what, tumbling a whole city down to blister one man's skin with agony?

2. 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?

3. In Scene 9, the Distant Voice speaks, accompanied by what?

4. After J.B. realizes that Sarah is gone, he cries out for God to do what?

5. After Zuss calls for the lights in Scene 10, what does Nickles complain about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does the author write this play in verse? Why does the author use poetic tools to direct the audience's attention? Use specific examples from the play to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss whether the existence of God is beyond debate for the characters. Compare and contrast at least three different character's views on the issue, and use examples from the play to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Using specific examples from the play, explain the significance of the ladder that Zuss and Nickles climb during the play.

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