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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 does Barabas's home become?
(a) A counting house.
(b) A nunnery.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A military barracks.

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

3. Who is the governor of Malta?
(a) Lodowick.
(b) Ferneze.
(c) Calymath.
(d) Barabas.

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

5. Who supervises the off-loading of the first ship?
(a) No one.
(b) One of Barabas's merchants.
(c) Barabas.
(d) Two government officials.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?

2. What two systems were partnered in Marlowe's time?

3. What reason was given for the Jews being ordered to meet at the senate house?

4. How does Barabas conduct his personal life?

5. What does Barabas's character represent?

(see the answer key)

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