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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the governor agree to let the Spanish stay?
(a) He will be paid a large amount of money.
(b) He will be allowed to live.
(c) He will become Malta's king.
(d) He will still be governor.

2. What does Barabas ask for in prayer when he goes to retrieve his hidden gold?
(a) That God will help the Turks to conquer the city.
(b) That God will kill those who stole his gold and house.
(c) That God will help Abigail to deliver the gold.
(d) That God will have the government return his home.

3. What is a counting house?
(a) A private house built to accomodate visiting royalty.
(b) A boys' school that teaches accounting.
(c) A place where gold, silver, and valuable goods are stored.
(d) A business where clerks manage other people's accounts.

4. Why aren't the prisoners captured by the Spanish allowed to be sold?
(a) For fear the Spanish would retaliate.
(b) For fear the Turks would retaliate.
(c) For fear that taxes would not be paid.
(d) For fear their price would be too high.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the vice-admiral respond to the governor's confidence?

2. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?

3. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?

4. What does Barabas take on his way to get his gold?

5. Is Barabas concerned about losing his hidden money?

(see the answer key)

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