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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Barabas conduct his business?
(a) By following the precepts of Catholicism.
(b) By following the precepts of Judaism.
(c) By following his own conscience.
(d) By following Machevill's recommendations.

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

3. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?
(a) Mathias.
(b) Ferneze.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Lodowick.

4. What does Abigail tell the friar she's been thinking about?
(a) What the nuns taught her.
(b) About where she'll go when she dies.
(c) About which religion God approves of.
(d) What will become of her father.

5. Why does Mathias's mother not like Jews?
(a) She thinks they're a bad influence.
(b) She thinks they'll convert him.
(c) She thinks they're Christ killers.
(d) She thinks they're dishonest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abigail ask the friar?

2. What circumstance would want to make Barabas die?

3. What does Barabas take on his way to get his gold?

4. Why is the governor happy?

5. Who is the vice-admiral of the Spanish navy?

(see the answer key)

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