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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. How does Barabas describe Abigail?
(a) A fly, unseen on the wall.
(b) A spy, deceiving his enemies.
(c) A star, shining in the east.
(d) An expert, stealing with ease.

2. Where is the man approaching the prostitute and her friend coming from?
(a) He had delivered two boxes of food.
(b) He had delivered two invitations.
(c) He had delivered two dueling pistols.
(d) He had delivered two forged challenges.

3. What does the prostitute think about the man who is approaching?
(a) That he will be a customer.
(b) That he is attractive.
(c) That he will steal the bag.
(d) That he will arrest them.

4. What does Barabas think of Catholicism?
(a) That is it a legitimate religion.
(b) That is will replace Judaism.
(c) That it's priests and nuns are trustworthy.
(d) That it is a form of slavery.

5. What did other playwrights get from Marlowe?
(a) They used his characters.
(b) They used his themes.
(c) They used his plots.
(d) They used his settings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the governor of Malta?

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

3. What is the name of the slave Barabas buys?

4. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?

5. Who approaches the prostitute and her friend while they are talking?

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