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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 Abigail realize about father when she learns about the duel?
(a) He should be punished for his wicked deeds.
(b) He loves his wealth more than he loves her.
(c) He will never repent.
(d) He doesn't follow his own religion.

2. After executing Barabas's final step in the plan against the nuns, what does Barabas's accomplice do?
(a) He returns to the house.
(b) He goes to get a drink.
(c) He warns the nuns.
(d) He warns Abigail.

3. Why does the governor agree to let the Spanish stay?
(a) He will be paid a large amount of money.
(b) He will still be governor.
(c) He will become Malta's king.
(d) He will be allowed to live.

4. What does Abigail remind Barabas of when she retrieves him?
(a) A ghost.
(b) A former accomplice.
(c) Himself.
(d) An expert thief.

5. Which duelist is Katherine's son?
(a) Mathias.
(b) Pilia-Borza.
(c) Lodowick.
(d) Ithamore.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a counting house?

3. How does Barabas react when he learns that Abigail has left his house for good?

4. What does the prostitute's male friend have when they first converse in the play?

5. What kind of person is amoral?

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