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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?
(a) Ferneze.
(b) Barabas.
(c) Lodowick.
(d) Calymath.

3. Is Barabas concerned about losing his hidden money?
(a) Yes, he is worried it will be taken to fight the Turks.
(b) Yes, because he has no secure place to hide it.
(c) No, because it is well hidden so others can't find it.
(d) No, he plans to give it to help fight the Turks.

4. What does Barabas call his daughter when talking to Lodowick at the slave market?
(a) An emerald.
(b) A ruby.
(c) A pearl.
(d) A diamond.

5. What does Barabas's home become?
(a) A monastery.
(b) A counting house.
(c) A military barracks.
(d) A nunnery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did other playwrights get from Marlowe?

2. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?

3. What does Abigail risk by following Barabas's instructions to retrieve the gold?

4. What is a counting house?

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

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