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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 say when Ferneze confronts him?
(a) That Ferneze shouldn't believe a prostitute, thief and slave.
(b) That Ithamore alone killed the young men.
(c) That Ferneze should leave the past in the past.
(d) That the young men killed each other over love.

2. What kind of person is amoral?
(a) One who tells everyone else what to do.
(b) One who asks advice for important decisions.
(c) One who lives according to his own rules.
(d) One who acts without regard to moral precepts and rules.

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

4. What does Pilia-Borza bring Barabas at the beginning of Act 4, Scene 3?
(a) A second letter demanding more money.
(b) A poisoned flower.
(c) A warning to flee.
(d) A false message to get him out of the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Marlowe die?

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

3. What happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?

4. How does Barabas get free?

5. What does Barabas discover about Abigail?

(see the answer key)

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