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

2. Where did several of Marlowe's plays take place?
(a) In a barroom.
(b) In a palace.
(c) In a monastary.
(d) In a shop.

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

4. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?
(a) Through deception and murder.
(b) Through greed and immoral behavior.
(c) Through stealing and blackmail.
(d) Through honesty and perseverence.

5. How does Barabas conduct his personal life?
(a) By following his own conscience.
(b) By following the precepts of Judaism.
(c) By following Machevill's recommendations.
(d) By following the precepts of Catholicism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas's character represent?

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

3. What kind of person is amoral?

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

5. How does Barabas get his hidden money?

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