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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 5, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barabas use in his plan against the nuns?
(a) A platter of meat.
(b) A pot of rice porridge.
(c) A jug of wine.
(d) A bowl of boiled potatoes.

2. Why does Barabas give Pilia-Borza gold?
(a) Pilia-Borza threatens to kill him.
(b) Pilia-Borza is armed and dangerous.
(c) Barabas won't miss a little gold.
(d) Barabas owes him the money.

3. Is Barabas concerned about losing his hidden money?
(a) Yes, because he has no secure place to hide it.
(b) Yes, he is worried it will be taken to fight the Turks.
(c) No, because it is well hidden so others can't find it.
(d) No, he plans to give it to help fight the Turks.

4. When Ithamore returns home in Act 3, Scene 3, what does he tell Abigail he's been doing?
(a) Drinking in a tavern.
(b) Delivering letters for her father.
(c) Talking with the Spanish.
(d) Visiting a friend.

5. What does Barabas says he will do if he doesn't recover his money?
(a) He will work hard and earn more money.
(b) He will steal someone else's money.
(c) He will burn the place with everyone inside.
(d) He will haunt the place after he dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the final plans Ferneze makes with his confederates at the end of the play?

2. What does Abigail tell the friar she's been thinking about?

3. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?

4. Why was Marlowe jailed?

5. Why is the prostitute depressed?

(see the answer key)

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