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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?
(a) The persecution of the Spanish Inquisition.
(b) The abundance of available free land.
(c) The opportunity for a wealthier lifestyle.
(d) The presence of a Christian monastery.

2. What would happen if Ithamore told who killed the nuns?
(a) Ithamore would flee.
(b) Ithamore would cut Barabas's throat.
(c) Barabas would flee.
(d) Barabas would cut Ithamore's throat.

3. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) For the government to imprison them.
(b) For the government to enlist their aid against the Turks.
(c) For the government to demand their money.
(d) For the government to confiscate their houses.

4. What do Pilia-Borza and Bellamira do before they die?
(a) Confess their sins to Ferneze.
(b) Reveal to Ferneze the place where Barabas keeps his gold.
(c) Deny their blackmail scheme to Ferneze.
(d) Tell Ferneze the Barabas is responsible for the deaths of Mathias and Lodowick.

5. Who has the Spanish armada been fighting?
(a) Rogue Spanish ships.
(b) Turkish ships.
(c) Maltese ships.
(d) Pirate ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a knight?

2. What does Barabas do with what Ithamore brings out?

3. What kind of person is amoral?

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

5. How does Barabas conduct his personal life?

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