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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. How did Marlowe die?
(a) Of old age.
(b) In a duel.
(c) In barroom brawl.
(d) In a sick bed.

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

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

4. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?
(a) Ferneze.
(b) Lodowick.
(c) Mathias.
(d) Barabas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

2. Where did several of Marlowe's plays take place?

3. What order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?

4. Who is the governor of Malta?

5. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?

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