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

2. What does Abigail remind Barabas of when she retrieves him?
(a) Himself.
(b) A ghost.
(c) An expert thief.
(d) A former accomplice.

3. How does Barabas get his hidden money?
(a) Abigail drops sacks of gold from a window.
(b) Abigail carries the gold our the front door.
(c) Abigail hides the gold in a basket of dirty clothes being taken to the laundry.
(d) Abigail smuggles the gold out the back door.

4. What will happen if the governor invites the Spanish to stay?
(a) The governor will lose his job.
(b) Malta will be under Spanish rule.
(c) The governor will be promoted.
(d) Malta will become a battle zone.

5. Where does Abigail appear to Barabas at the nunnery?
(a) In the back yard.
(b) At the back door.
(c) On the street.
(d) At an upper window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?

2. How old is Barabas's daughter?

3. Who refuses the Spanish visitor's request when he comes to Malta?

4. Where is Barabas's gold hidden?

5. Why does the governor agree to let the Spanish stay?

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