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

Short Answer Questions

1. Zophar says that mankind has no what because they are born in sin?

2. When God doesn't respond to Nickles' call at the end of Scene 8, he suggests that someone needs to appear. Who is it?

3. Nickles climbs up the ladder at the end of Scene 8 and calls God by what name?

4. J.B. doesn't believe that God will give him everything back, but then he notices what?

5. J.B. shouts that he will not listen to Eliphaz's argument and then does what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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, respond to the following question: What is ironic about Satan's argument that God needs to see people as people and not toys? How does this argument relate to the central theme of the play?

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