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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. What does the governor confide to the vice-admiral?
(a) That theTurks are threatening Malta.
(b) That Malta resents the Spanish.
(c) That the Spanish are unwelcome in Malta.
(d) That Malta has a large army.

2. What does Abigail think her father lacks?
(a) Pity.
(b) Love.
(c) Faith.
(d) Common sense.

3. Who is the vice-admiral of the Spanish navy?
(a) Martin del Bosco.
(b) Boscum del Martinelli.
(c) Bosco del Martinez.
(d) Martino del Boscarelli.

4. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?
(a) Through stealing and blackmail.
(b) Through honesty and perseverence.
(c) Through greed and immoral behavior.
(d) Through deception and murder.

5. What happens to the bodies of the duelists when the parents go?
(a) They are buried.
(b) They are left behind.
(c) They are carried away.
(d) They are thrown in the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas's character represent?

2. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?

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

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

5. What is the name of the prostitute?

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