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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. Why does Barabas betroth his daughter to a man she doesn't love?
(a) So he can execute a plot to kill them both.
(b) So he can punish his daughter's unfaithfulness.
(c) So he can satisfy his evil tendencies.
(d) So he can steal the money of both men.

2. What is the name of the prostitute?
(a) Bellarosa.
(b) Bellisimo.
(c) Bellamira.
(d) Belladonna.

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

4. How does Barabas conduct his business?
(a) By following his own conscience.
(b) By following the precepts of Judaism.
(c) By following the precepts of Catholicism.
(d) By following Machevill's recommendations.

5. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?
(a) To trade with their cargo.
(b) To sell Turkish prisoners.
(c) To take a time of relaxation.
(d) To resupply their vessels.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the governor betray Malta?

2. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?

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

4. What reason was given for the Jews being ordered to meet at the senate house?

5. Where did the bag and its contents come from?

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