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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. Where is Barabas's gold hidden?
(a) The local monastery.
(b) A waterfront inn.
(c) The senate house.
(d) His former home.

2. What does his slave tell Barabas about himself?
(a) That he has hurt Muslims.
(b) That he has hurt Christians.
(c) That he has hurt Jews.
(d) That he has hurt atheists.

3. What does the prostitute assume is in the bag?
(a) Jewels.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Medicine.

4. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?
(a) Through greed and immoral behavior.
(b) Through deception and murder.
(c) Through stealing and blackmail.
(d) Through honesty and perseverence.

5. What kind of person is amoral?
(a) One who tells everyone else what to do.
(b) One who asks advice for important decisions.
(c) One who acts without regard to moral precepts and rules.
(d) One who lives according to his own rules.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Barabas feel after he gets his money?

3. What order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?

4. What does the second merchant tell Barabas?

5. Whom does Barabas warn his slave against trusting?

(see the answer key)

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