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

2. 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) Marlowe stole exact wording from the Bible.
(d) Shakespeare stole his exact wording.

3. A star shining in the east announced Jesus' birth. By calling his accomplice a star shining in the east, what is implied about Barabas's gold?
(a) It is divine.
(b) It is holy.
(c) It is his last hope.
(d) It is his god.

4. What two systems were partnered in Marlowe's time?
(a) Politics and Judaism.
(b) Judaism and finance.
(c) Religion and politics.
(d) Religion and finance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who represents the Turks at the meeting with the Maltese governor?

2. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?

3. What did other playwrights get from Marlowe?

4. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?

5. What circumstance would want to make Barabas die?

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