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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. Who is the vice-admiral of the Spanish navy?
(a) Boscum del Martinelli.
(b) Bosco del Martinez.
(c) Martino del Boscarelli.
(d) Martin del Bosco.

2. How does Barabas conduct his business?
(a) By following the precepts of Catholicism.
(b) By following his own conscience.
(c) By following Machevill's recommendations.
(d) By following the precepts of Judaism.

3. How does Barabas describe Abigail?
(a) A fly, unseen on the wall.
(b) A star, shining in the east.
(c) An expert, stealing with ease.
(d) A spy, deceiving his enemies.

4. What is a counting house?
(a) A business where clerks manage other people's accounts.
(b) A private house built to accomodate visiting royalty.
(c) A place where gold, silver, and valuable goods are stored.
(d) A boys' school that teaches accounting.

5. What is required before the imports on a ship can be offloaded?
(a) Workers to do the labor must be hired.
(b) The owner of the goods must be present.
(c) Government officials must review the inventory.
(d) Taxes must be paid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did several of Marlowe's plays take place?

2. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?

3. Why may some exact words of Marlowe's plays seem familiar?

4. How does Barabas conduct his personal life?

5. Why is the governor happy?

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