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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 order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?
(a) All Jews must surrender half their money and convert to Catholicism.
(b) All Jews are being sold as slaves to the Turks and their possessions auctioned.
(c) All Jews must enlist in the military to fight the Turks and house soldiers in their homes.
(d) All Jews have one week to pack personal items only and leave town.

2. How does Barabas feel after he gets his money?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Happy.
(d) Angry.

3. Why aren't the prisoners captured by the Spanish allowed to be sold?
(a) For fear the Spanish would retaliate.
(b) For fear their price would be too high.
(c) For fear the Turks would retaliate.
(d) For fear that taxes would not be paid.

4. 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 his last hope.
(b) It is divine.
(c) It is holy.
(d) It is his god.

5. Who is the governor of Malta?
(a) Ferneze.
(b) Lodowick.
(c) Barabas.
(d) Calymath.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the governor betray Malta?

2. What happens after the governor and vice-admiral agree?

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

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

5. Where is Barabas's gold hidden?

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