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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens after the governor and vice-admiral agree?
(a) The Spanish announce their rule over Malta.
(b) The Turkish prisoners are released.
(c) The Turkish prisoners are sold.
(d) The Spanish prepare to fight the Turks.

2. Why does Mathias's mother not like Jews?
(a) She thinks they're dishonest.
(b) She thinks they'll convert him.
(c) She thinks they're Christ killers.
(d) She thinks they're a bad influence.

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

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

5. Is Barabas concerned about losing his hidden money?
(a) No, he plans to give it to help fight the Turks.
(b) Yes, he is worried it will be taken to fight the Turks.
(c) No, because it is well hidden so others can't find it.
(d) Yes, because he has no secure place to hide it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What circumstance would want to make Barabas die?

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

3. How old is Barabas's daughter?

4. Why does Barabas betroth his daughter to a man she doesn't love?

5. What does Abigail risk by following Barabas's instructions to retrieve the gold?

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