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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. What is Barabas's political affiliation?
(a) He supports the local government.
(b) He supports the Spanish.
(c) He supports the Turks.
(d) He has none.

2. When was The Jew of Malta first performed?
(a) 1591.
(b) 1590.
(c) 1592.
(d) 1593.

3. What does Barabas think of Catholicism?
(a) That is it a legitimate religion.
(b) That it's priests and nuns are trustworthy.
(c) That is will replace Judaism.
(d) That it is a form of slavery.

4. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?
(a) Barabas.
(b) Calymath.
(c) Lodowick.
(d) Ferneze.

5. Why was Marlowe jailed?
(a) He got drunk and started a fight.
(b) He plotted the governor's murder.
(c) He wrote against the Catholic church.
(d) He allegedly wrote lies about someone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barabas get his hidden money?

2. How does Barabas conduct his personal life?

3. Why may some exact words of Marlowe's plays seem familiar?

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

5. How does Barabas conduct his business?

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