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

2. Where is Barabas's gold hidden?
(a) The senate house.
(b) A waterfront inn.
(c) His former home.
(d) The local monastery.

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

4. What reason was given for the Jews being ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) To determine merchant bonuses.
(b) To celebrate a Jewish holy day.
(c) To penalize non-taxpayers.
(d) None.

5. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Twenty years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Barabas prefer to be paid in gold rather than valuable goods?

3. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

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

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

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