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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. Why does the governor agree to let the Spanish stay?
(a) He will still be governor.
(b) He will be paid a large amount of money.
(c) He will be allowed to live.
(d) He will become Malta's king.

2. Why does Barabas prefer to be paid in gold rather than valuable goods?
(a) Gold is as good as money in any nation.
(b) Goods can lose their value.
(c) Goods can be burned or lost.
(d) Gold takes up less space.

3. What does Barabas's character represent?
(a) Egotism and selfishness.
(b) Greed and stereotyped Judaism.
(c) Hard work and perseverence.
(d) Greed and stereotyped Catholicism.

4. To whom does Barabas's daughter become betrothed?
(a) Ferneze.
(b) Lodowick.
(c) Mathias.
(d) Marco.

5. Where are the prices of the slaves displayed?
(a) On their right arms.
(b) On their foreheads.
(c) On their backs.
(d) On their chests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mathias's mother not like Jews?

2. Where is Barabas's gold hidden?

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

4. What will happen if the governor invites the Spanish to stay?

5. Who does Barabas's daughter love?

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