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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. What does Barabas use in his plan against the nuns?
(a) A jug of wine.
(b) A bowl of boiled potatoes.
(c) A platter of meat.
(d) A pot of rice porridge.

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

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

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

5. What does Abigail realize about father when she learns about the duel?
(a) He loves his wealth more than he loves her.
(b) He should be punished for his wicked deeds.
(c) He doesn't follow his own religion.
(d) He will never repent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the characters in Act 3, Scene 2 challenge each other to a duel?

2. What signals the death of the nuns?

3. Who does Ithamore bring back to the house to see Abigail?

4. How does Barabas feel after he gets his money?

5. How did Barabas arrange for the duel?

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