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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why may some exact words of Marlowe's plays seem familiar?
(a) Marlowe stole exact wording from the Bible.
(b) Both Shakespeare and Marlowe stole exact wording from the Bible.
(c) Marlowe stole Shakespeare's exact wording.
(d) Shakespeare stole his exact wording.

2. What two systems were partnered in Marlowe's time?
(a) Religion and politics.
(b) Religion and finance.
(c) Politics and Judaism.
(d) Judaism and finance.

3. Who supervises the off-loading of the first ship?
(a) One of Barabas's merchants.
(b) Barabas.
(c) Two government officials.
(d) No one.

4. Where did several of Marlowe's plays take place?
(a) In a barroom.
(b) In a monastary.
(c) In a palace.
(d) In a shop.

5. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) For the government to demand their money.
(b) For the government to confiscate their houses.
(c) For the government to enlist their aid against the Turks.
(d) For the government to imprison them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barabas conduct his business?

2. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?

3. What does Barabas's character represent?

4. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?

5. Who is the governor of Malta?

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