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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 reason was given for the Jews being ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) To penalize non-taxpayers.
(b) To determine merchant bonuses.
(c) To celebrate a Jewish holy day.
(d) None.

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

3. What is Barabas's political affiliation?
(a) He supports the Spanish.
(b) He supports the local government.
(c) He supports the Turks.
(d) He has none.

4. How did Marlowe die?
(a) In a duel.
(b) In a sick bed.
(c) Of old age.
(d) In barroom brawl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas ask for in prayer when he goes to retrieve his hidden gold?

2. What does Barabas think of Catholicism?

3. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?

4. What is Abigail worried will happen when she helps her father retrieve his gold?

5. A star shining in the east announced Jesus' birth. By calling his accomplice a star shining in the east, what is implied about Barabas's gold?

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