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

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

3. Why may some exact words of Marlowe's plays seem familiar?
(a) Marlowe stole Shakespeare's exact wording.
(b) Both Shakespeare and Marlowe stole exact wording from the Bible.
(c) Shakespeare stole his exact wording.
(d) Marlowe stole exact wording from the Bible.

4. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?
(a) Barabas.
(b) Calymath.
(c) Lodowick.
(d) Ferneze.

5. What does Barabas's character represent?
(a) Hard work and perseverence.
(b) Greed and stereotyped Judaism.
(c) Egotism and selfishness.
(d) Greed and stereotyped Catholicism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barabas get his hidden money?

2. Why was Marlowe jailed?

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

4. How old is Barabas's daughter?

5. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

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