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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?
(a) The opportunity for a wealthier lifestyle.
(b) The persecution of the Spanish Inquisition.
(c) The presence of a Christian monastery.
(d) The abundance of available free land.

2. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) For the government to enlist their aid against the Turks.
(b) For the government to demand their money.
(c) For the government to imprison them.
(d) For the government to confiscate their houses.

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

4. What happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?
(a) They and their families' money and possessions will be taken.
(b) They and their families will be sold as slaves.
(c) They and their families will be executed.
(d) They and their families will be deported.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas's character represent?

2. Is Barabas concerned about losing his hidden money?

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

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

5. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?

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