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

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

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

4. How old is Barabas's daughter?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?

2. What is required before the imports on a ship can be offloaded?

3. What is a counting house?

4. How did Marlowe die?

5. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?

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