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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. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?
(a) Mathias.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Ferneze.
(d) Lodowick.

2. What does Abigail risk by following Barabas's instructions to retrieve the gold?
(a) Death.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Imprisonment.

3. Who refuses the Spanish visitor's request when he comes to Malta?
(a) Mathias.
(b) Ferneze.
(c) Barabas.
(d) Lodowick.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barabas get his hidden money?

2. How does Barabas's accomplice gain access to where the money is hidden?

3. What circumstance would want to make Barabas die?

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

5. How does the governor betray Malta?

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