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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Barabas tell his slave about himself?
(a) That he has a second wife.
(b) That he's stolen from people.
(c) That he's killed people.
(d) That he hates Christians.

3. Why does Barabas betroth his daughter to a man she doesn't love?
(a) So he can satisfy his evil tendencies.
(b) So he can execute a plot to kill them both.
(c) So he can steal the money of both men.
(d) So he can punish his daughter's unfaithfulness.

4. How does Barabas feel after he gets his money?
(a) Happy.
(b) Grateful.
(c) Angry.
(d) Relieved.

5. When Abigail decides to remove herself permanently from her father's household, what does she leave for her father?
(a) Some flowers.
(b) Some money.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Barabas conduct his business?

2. What does Barabas's character represent?

3. How did Barabas arrange for the duel?

4. Who represents the Turks at the meeting with the Maltese governor?

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

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