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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. What circumstance would want to make Barabas die?
(a) The conquering of the city.
(b) His conversion to Catholicism.
(c) The death of his daughter.
(d) Living in poverty.

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

3. How does Barabas feel after he gets his money?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Grateful.
(d) Happy.

4. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?
(a) Lodowick.
(b) Mathias.
(c) Ferneze.
(d) Barabas.

5. What does Barabas think of Catholicism?
(a) That is will replace Judaism.
(b) That it's priests and nuns are trustworthy.
(c) That it is a form of slavery.
(d) That is it a legitimate religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?

2. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?

3. Who is the vice-admiral of the Spanish navy?

4. Who has the Spanish armada been fighting?

5. How did Marlowe die?

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