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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 happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?
(a) They and their families' money and possessions will be taken.
(b) They and their families will be executed.
(c) They and their families will be deported.
(d) They and their families will be sold as slaves.

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

3. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?
(a) Mathias.
(b) Lodowick.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Ferneze.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

2. How does Barabas conduct his personal life?

3. What does the second merchant tell Barabas?

4. What reason does Barabas give for Turks coming into the harbor?

5. How does Barabas conduct his business?

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