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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 does the governor confide to the vice-admiral?
(a) That Malta resents the Spanish.
(b) That the Spanish are unwelcome in Malta.
(c) That theTurks are threatening Malta.
(d) That Malta has a large army.

2. What is Barabas's political affiliation?
(a) He supports the Turks.
(b) He has none.
(c) He supports the local government.
(d) He supports the Spanish.

3. Who is the vice-admiral of the Spanish navy?
(a) Bosco del Martinez.
(b) Martino del Boscarelli.
(c) Boscum del Martinelli.
(d) Martin del Bosco.

4. How does the governor betray Malta?
(a) He allows the Turkish prisoners to escape.
(b) He keeps all the money from the sale of the prisoners.
(c) He conspires with the vice-admiral to overthrow the government.
(d) He gives Malta over to Spanish rule.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?

2. Why does the governor agree to let the Spanish stay?

3. What is required before the imports on a ship can be offloaded?

4. Why does Barabas prefer to be paid in gold rather than valuable goods?

5. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?

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