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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Barabas warn his slave against trusting?
(a) Christians.
(b) Atheists.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Jews.

2. What does Barabas tell Pilia-Borza after Barabas gives him the gold?
(a) That he is afraid of Pilia-Borza.
(b) That Pilia-Borza will not get away with blackmail.
(c) That he will kill Pilia-Borza.
(d) That he should return for more gold later.

3. What does Ferneze do after he confronts Barabas and Ithamore?
(a) Arranges for Barabas and Ithamore to be executed.
(b) Sends Barabas and Ithamore to prison.
(c) Places Barabas and Ithamore under house arrest.
(d) Locks Barabas and Ithamore in the monastery.

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

5. What gets delivered to the nunnery?
(a) A letter asking Abigail to return.
(b) A meal that will kill those who eat it.
(c) A meal as an offering of peace.
(d) A bag of money to take care of his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Barabas's daughter love?

2. Why does the approaching man pass by the prostitute?

3. What reason does Barabas give for Turks coming into the harbor?

4. Why does Barabas want Ferneze's son dead?

5. Where is the man approaching the prostitute and her friend coming from?

(see the answer key)

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