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

2. What kind of person is amoral?
(a) One who lives according to his own rules.
(b) One who acts without regard to moral precepts and rules.
(c) One who tells everyone else what to do.
(d) One who asks advice for important decisions.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

2. What does Barabas's character represent?

3. How did Marlowe die?

4. How does Barabas's accomplice gain access to where the money is hidden?

5. How does Barabas conduct his business?

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