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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. Who is the governor of Malta?
(a) Calymath.
(b) Ferneze.
(c) Lodowick.
(d) Barabas.

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

3. What happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?
(a) They and their families will be executed.
(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 sold as slaves.

4. Who refuses the Spanish visitor's request when he comes to Malta?
(a) Lodowick.
(b) Ferneze.
(c) Barabas.
(d) Mathias.

5. What does the governor confide to the vice-admiral?
(a) That theTurks are threatening Malta.
(b) That Malta resents the Spanish.
(c) That Malta has a large army.
(d) That the Spanish are unwelcome in Malta.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas tell his slave about himself?

2. Where does Abigail appear to Barabas at the nunnery?

3. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?

4. What is required before the imports on a ship can be offloaded?

5. What does Barabas's home become?

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