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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. Who makes the delivery to the nunnery?
(a) Ithamore.
(b) A friar.
(c) Nathaniel.
(d) Barabas.

2. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?
(a) Ferneze.
(b) Calymath.
(c) Barabas.
(d) Lodowick.

3. What does Barabas take on his way to get his gold?
(a) A carrying case.
(b) A light.
(c) A hand cart.
(d) A bag.

4. What does Barabas decide once Abigail has left his house?
(a) To kill her.
(b) To prove to her Catholicism is false.
(c) To convince her to return.
(d) To let her live her own life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who prepares to fight a duel in Act 3, Scene 2?

2. Why does Barabas prefer to be paid in gold rather than valuable goods?

3. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?

4. Where is the man approaching the prostitute and her friend coming from?

5. Why does Barabas betroth his daughter to a man she doesn't love?

(see the answer key)

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