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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After inspecting the island, what does Calymath receive?
(a) An invitation to the nunnery.
(b) An invitation from a prostitute.
(c) An invitation to the monastery.
(d) An invitation from Barabas for a feast.

2. Why do the characters in Act 3, Scene 2 challenge each other to a duel?
(a) They both received forged letters.
(b) They both are betrothed to Abigail.
(c) They each want the other one dead.
(d) They both hate each other.

3. What order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?
(a) All Jews are being sold as slaves to the Turks and their possessions auctioned.
(b) All Jews have one week to pack personal items only and leave town.
(c) All Jews must enlist in the military to fight the Turks and house soldiers in their homes.
(d) All Jews must surrender half their money and convert to Catholicism.

4. How does Barabas react when he learns that Abigail has left his house for good?
(a) He's furious.
(b) He's wants to remove her from the nunnery.
(c) He doesn't care.
(d) He wants to burn the nunnery.

5. What happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?
(a) They and their families will be sold as slaves.
(b) They and their families will be deported.
(c) They and their families' money and possessions will be taken.
(d) They and their families will be executed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas discover about Abigail?

2. After the delivery, what is revealed inside the nunnery?

3. What does Barabas tell Ferneze to do so the Ferneze can become governor again?

4. How does Barabas's accomplice gain access to where the money is hidden?

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

(see the answer key)

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