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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. Who is the prostitute's male friend?
(a) Boras-Pilial.
(b) Pilia-Borza.
(c) Pellam-Berca.
(d) Belic-Plia.

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

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

4. What does Abigail risk by following Barabas's instructions to retrieve the gold?
(a) Death.
(b) Imprisonment.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Slavery.

5. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?
(a) The persecution of the Spanish Inquisition.
(b) The abundance of available free land.
(c) The opportunity for a wealthier lifestyle.
(d) The presence of a Christian monastery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why aren't the prisoners captured by the Spanish allowed to be sold?

2. What kind of person is amoral?

3. What does the male friend of the prostitute want to do when he sees a man approaching them?

4. Why is the prostitute depressed?

5. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?

(see the answer key)

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