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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. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?
(a) To resupply their vessels.
(b) To trade with their cargo.
(c) To take a time of relaxation.
(d) To sell Turkish prisoners.

2. What religion is the slave Barabas buys?
(a) Atheist.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Jewish.
(d) Catholic.

3. What does the second merchant tell Barabas?
(a) That the the goods on the ship were destroyed by fire.
(b) That Spanish and Turkish ships were following his ship.
(c) That pirates stole the goods and killed most of the sailors.
(d) That the ship is in urgent need of repairs.

4. What does Abigail tell Ithamore after he's brought the friar?
(a) Go to bed.
(b) Go outside.
(c) Leave.
(d) Find her father.

5. What question does Abigail ask Ithamore when he returns from delivering the letters?
(a) She asks why he's happy.
(b) She asks why he's drunk.
(c) She asks why he's late.
(d) She asks where he's been.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barabas's accomplice gain access to where the money is hidden?

2. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?

3. What two systems were partnered in Marlowe's time?

4. What does Abigail realize about father when she learns about the duel?

5. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?

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