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

2. Is Barabas concerned about losing his hidden money?
(a) Yes, he is worried it will be taken to fight the Turks.
(b) No, because it is well hidden so others can't find it.
(c) Yes, because he has no secure place to hide it.
(d) No, he plans to give it to help fight the Turks.

3. Where did several of Marlowe's plays take place?
(a) In a shop.
(b) In a palace.
(c) In a barroom.
(d) In a monastary.

4. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) For the government to enlist their aid against the Turks.
(b) For the government to imprison them.
(c) For the government to confiscate their houses.
(d) For the government to demand their money.

5. Where does Abigail appear to Barabas at the nunnery?
(a) On the street.
(b) At an upper window.
(c) At the back door.
(d) In the back yard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does his slave tell Barabas about himself?

2. What does Abigail remind Barabas of when she retrieves him?

3. Why does the governor agree to let the Spanish stay?

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

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

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