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

2. What reason does Barabas give for Turks coming into the harbor?
(a) They are stopping for recreation.
(b) They are stopping to recruit more sailors.
(c) They are stopping to demand money.
(d) They are stopping to resupply.

3. Is Barabas concerned about losing his hidden money?
(a) Yes, he is worried it will be taken to fight the Turks.
(b) Yes, because he has no secure place to hide it.
(c) No, he plans to give it to help fight the Turks.
(d) No, because it is well hidden so others can't find it.

4. What is required before the imports on a ship can be offloaded?
(a) Workers to do the labor must be hired.
(b) Taxes must be paid.
(c) The owner of the goods must be present.
(d) Government officials must review the inventory.

5. What does the second merchant tell Barabas?
(a) That pirates stole the goods and killed most of the sailors.
(b) That the the goods on the ship were destroyed by fire.
(c) That Spanish and Turkish ships were following his ship.
(d) That the ship is in urgent need of repairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?

2. When was The Jew of Malta first performed?

3. What did other playwrights get from Marlowe?

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

5. How does Barabas conduct his business?

(see the answer key)

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