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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. To whom does Barabas's daughter become betrothed?
(a) Ferneze.
(b) Mathias.
(c) Marco.
(d) Lodowick.

2. Why does the approaching man pass by the prostitute?
(a) He was not interested in buying her services.
(b) He was late in returning home.
(c) He had no money to buy her services.
(d) He was worried the male friend might harm him.

3. What are the fighters to listen for?
(a) The sound of a trumpet.
(b) The sound of a bell.
(c) The sound of a cannon.
(d) The sound of shouting.

4. What does Ithamore do after he's delivered the letters?
(a) He hires a prostitute.
(b) He visits a friend.
(c) He returns to Barabas's house.
(d) He goes to a tavern to have a drink.

5. Why is the governor happy?
(a) He anticipates being given money.
(b) The Spanish have weakened the Turkish forces.
(c) The Spanish have defeated the Turkish forces.
(d) He anticipates taxes from the presence of the Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the prostitute depressed?

2. What does Barabas's character represent?

3. How does the vice-admiral respond to the governor's confidence?

4. Who is executed for Friar Bernardine's murder?

5. What worries Calymath about the invitation?

(see the answer key)

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