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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 Barabas's character represent?
(a) Egotism and selfishness.
(b) Greed and stereotyped Judaism.
(c) Hard work and perseverence.
(d) Greed and stereotyped Catholicism.

2. What does Abigail risk by following Barabas's instructions to retrieve the gold?
(a) Imprisonment.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Death.
(d) Disappointment.

3. Why does Barabas tell the friars he wants to convert?
(a) Because he wants to hide in the monastery.
(b) Because as a Catholic he couldn't be executed.
(c) Because then they won't turn him in for his crimes.
(d) Because he is truly repentant.

4. What is a counting house?
(a) A business where clerks manage other people's accounts.
(b) A boys' school that teaches accounting.
(c) A private house built to accomodate visiting royalty.
(d) A place where gold, silver, and valuable goods are stored.

5. Why aren't the prisoners captured by the Spanish allowed to be sold?
(a) For fear the Turks would retaliate.
(b) For fear their price would be too high.
(c) For fear that taxes would not be paid.
(d) For fear the Spanish would retaliate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?

2. What does Barabas plan for the nuns?

3. When Ithamore returns home in Act 3, Scene 3, what does he tell Abigail he's been doing?

4. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

5. What does Barabas think of Catholicism?

(see the answer key)

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