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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. How does Barabas get free?
(a) He fakes his own death.
(b) He trades clothes and leaves looking like a friar.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He bribes his keeper.

2. What is a knight?
(a) A soldier recruited from another country.
(b) A nobleman who fights for his country.
(c) A soldier who has special duties.
(d) A regular soldier with a special title.

3. Who helps the Turks conquer Malta?
(a) Calymath.
(b) Ferneze.
(c) Martin del Bosco.
(d) Barabas.

4. What does the prostitute think about the man who is approaching?
(a) That he will steal the bag.
(b) That he will arrest them.
(c) That he is attractive.
(d) That he will be a customer.

5. What reason was given for the Jews being ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) To celebrate a Jewish holy day.
(b) To determine merchant bonuses.
(c) None.
(d) To penalize non-taxpayers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after the bashaw leaves?

2. Why is the governor happy?

3. What does Calymath tell the messenger who brings the invitation?

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

5. Who represents the Turks at the meeting with the Maltese governor?

(see the answer key)

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