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

2. What is required before the imports on a ship can be offloaded?
(a) The owner of the goods must be present.
(b) Government officials must review the inventory.
(c) Taxes must be paid.
(d) Workers to do the labor must be hired.

3. What does Barabas say as he is ruining what Ithamore brings out?
(a) He invokes curses on those who'll be getting it.
(b) He remarks that revenge will be sweet.
(c) He prays those who get it will become ill.
(d) He promises Ithamore a reward for delivering it.

4. What does the Abbess do as a result of the delivery to the nunnery?
(a) Send for Friar Bernardine to hear her last confession.
(b) Gather the nuns to get water.
(c) Send a messenger to the authorities.
(d) Gather the nuns to pray for Abigail.

5. What do Pilia-Borza, Bellamira, and Ithamore send to Barabas?
(a) A blackmail letter.
(b) A warning to flee.
(c) A false message to get him out of the house.
(d) A poisoned flower.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abigail tell Ithamore after he's brought the friar?

2. What does the prostitute assume is in the bag?

3. What does Barabas take on his way to get his gold?

4. How did Marlowe die?

5. What is Abigail's desire for Barabas?

(see the answer key)

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