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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. When Abigail decides to remove herself permanently from her father's household, what does she leave for her father?
(a) Some flowers.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A letter.
(d) Some money.

2. What does Barabas's home become?
(a) A nunnery.
(b) A military barracks.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A counting house.

3. Why do the friars agree to Barabas's conversion?
(a) Because they believe he is truly repentant.
(b) Because they get a bonus for new converts.
(c) Because they promised Abigail.
(d) Because the church will get all his money.

4. Why does Barabas prefer to be paid in gold rather than valuable goods?
(a) Goods can be burned or lost.
(b) Gold takes up less space.
(c) Gold is as good as money in any nation.
(d) Goods can lose their value.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mathias's mother not like Jews?

2. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?

3. What happens to the duelers?

4. What happens after the governor and vice-admiral agree?

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

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