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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. How does the governor betray Malta?
(a) He conspires with the vice-admiral to overthrow the government.
(b) He gives Malta over to Spanish rule.
(c) He keeps all the money from the sale of the prisoners.
(d) He allows the Turkish prisoners to escape.

2. How does Barabas's accomplice gain access to where the money is hidden?
(a) By simply walking in unattended.
(b) By knocking out the watchman.
(c) By lying to the people there.
(d) By crawling through a broken window.

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

4. How does Barabas feel after he gets his money?
(a) Grateful.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Relieved.

5. How old is Barabas's daughter?
(a) 16.
(b) 13.
(c) 14.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas's home become?

2. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?

3. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?

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

5. What religion is the slave Barabas buys?

(see the answer key)

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