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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barabas say as he is ruining what Ithamore brings out?
(a) He promises Ithamore a reward for delivering it.
(b) He remarks that revenge will be sweet.
(c) He invokes curses on those who'll be getting it.
(d) He prays those who get it will become ill.

2. Why does the governor agree to let the Spanish stay?
(a) He will be paid a large amount of money.
(b) He will be allowed to live.
(c) He will become Malta's king.
(d) He will still be governor.

3. Who has the Spanish armada been fighting?
(a) Rogue Spanish ships.
(b) Turkish ships.
(c) Maltese ships.
(d) Pirate ships.

4. How does the vice-admiral respond to the governor's confidence?
(a) He asks to recruit some Maltese soldiers.
(b) He suggests the Spanish protect Malta.
(c) He says he is insulted.
(d) He says he and his ships will leave Malta.

5. What does Barabas decide once Abigail has left his house?
(a) To kill her.
(b) To prove to her Catholicism is false.
(c) To convince her to return.
(d) To let her live her own life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas discover about Abigail?

2. As a result of Abigail leaving his house, what does Barabas believe about her?

3. What does the governor confide to the vice-admiral?

4. What does Barabas do with what Ithamore brings out?

5. What will happen if the governor invites the Spanish to stay?

(see the answer key)

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