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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the second merchant tell Barabas?
(a) That the ship is in urgent need of repairs.
(b) That pirates stole the goods and killed most of the sailors.
(c) That the the goods on the ship were destroyed by fire.
(d) That Spanish and Turkish ships were following his ship.

2. When was The Jew of Malta first performed?
(a) 1593.
(b) 1591.
(c) 1592.
(d) 1590.

3. Where is Barabas's gold hidden?
(a) The local monastery.
(b) His former home.
(c) A waterfront inn.
(d) The senate house.

4. What does Barabas take on his way to get his gold?
(a) A bag.
(b) A carrying case.
(c) A light.
(d) A hand cart.

5. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?
(a) Through honesty and perseverence.
(b) Through deception and murder.
(c) Through stealing and blackmail.
(d) Through greed and immoral behavior.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who supervises the off-loading of the first ship?

2. What does Barabas think of Catholicism?

3. What two systems were partnered in Marlowe's time?

4. How old is Barabas's daughter?

5. How does Barabas conduct his business?

(see the answer key)

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