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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 the approaching man pass by the prostitute?
(a) He had no money to buy her services.
(b) He was not interested in buying her services.
(c) He was late in returning home.
(d) He was worried the male friend might harm him.

2. Who tells her son he shouldn't speak to Jews?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Eunice.
(d) Katherine.

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

4. Who supervises the off-loading of the first ship?
(a) One of Barabas's merchants.
(b) No one.
(c) Two government officials.
(d) Barabas.

5. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) Ten years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barabas conduct his business?

2. What religion is the slave Barabas buys?

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

4. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?

5. What does Barabas's character represent?

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