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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 the prostitute's male friend have when they first converse in the play?
(a) A bag of jewels.
(b) A bag of money.
(c) A bag of documents.
(d) A bag of medicine.

2. What happens to the duelers?
(a) Both are mortally wounded.
(b) Both are slightly wounded.
(c) One dueler live and the other dies.
(d) Both walk away unhurt.

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

4. What do Pilia-Borza and Bellamira hint at doing?
(a) That they write to Barabas.
(b) That they steal Barabas's assets.
(c) That they kidnap Barabas.
(d) That they murder Barabas.

5. How does the vice-admiral respond to the governor's confidence?
(a) He asks to recruit some Maltese soldiers.
(b) He suggests the Spanish protect Malta.
(c) He says he and his ships will leave Malta.
(d) He says he is insulted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Barabas give for Turks coming into the harbor?

2. How did Marlowe die?

3. What does Abigail think her father lacks?

4. Why is the prostitute depressed?

5. How did Barabas arrange for the duel?

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