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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells her son he shouldn't speak to Jews?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Eunice.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Katherine.

2. Why does Barabas want Ferneze's son dead?
(a) Ferneze had seized his assets.
(b) The son had seduced Abigail.
(c) The son wanted to break the betrothal.
(d) Ferenze disapproved of the betrothal.

3. What does Abigail realize about father when she learns about the duel?
(a) He will never repent.
(b) He should be punished for his wicked deeds.
(c) He loves his wealth more than he loves her.
(d) He doesn't follow his own religion.

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

5. What gets delivered to the nunnery?
(a) A bag of money to take care of his daughter.
(b) A letter asking Abigail to return.
(c) A meal as an offering of peace.
(d) A meal that will kill those who eat it.

6. Who leaves the duel rejoicing?
(a) Barabas.
(b) Lodowick.
(c) Abigail.
(d) Mathias.

7. What will happen if the governor invites the Spanish to stay?
(a) Malta will become a battle zone.
(b) The governor will be promoted.
(c) Malta will be under Spanish rule.
(d) The governor will lose his job.

8. What happens to the duelers?
(a) Both walk away unhurt.
(b) Both are mortally wounded.
(c) One dueler live and the other dies.
(d) Both are slightly wounded.

9. What is the name of the prostitute?
(a) Bellamira.
(b) Belladonna.
(c) Bellisimo.
(d) Bellarosa.

10. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?
(a) Barabas.
(b) Calymath.
(c) Ferneze.
(d) Lodowick.

11. What does the male friend of the prostitute want to do when he sees a man approaching them?
(a) Leave the area.
(b) Run and hide.
(c) Make a deal with the man.
(d) Kill the man approaching.

12. Whom does Barabas warn his slave against trusting?
(a) Jews.
(b) Christians.
(c) Atheists.
(d) Muslims.

13. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?
(a) To trade with their cargo.
(b) To take a time of relaxation.
(c) To sell Turkish prisoners.
(d) To resupply their vessels.

14. Who is the prostitute's male friend?
(a) Pilia-Borza.
(b) Boras-Pilial.
(c) Belic-Plia.
(d) Pellam-Berca.

15. Who prepares to fight a duel in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Barabas and Mathias.
(b) Mathias and Lodowick.
(c) Barabas and Ithamore.
(d) Lodowick and Ithamore.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why aren't the prisoners captured by the Spanish allowed to be sold?

2. What does his slave tell Barabas about himself?

3. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

4. Why does Barabas betroth his daughter to a man she doesn't love?

5. What circumstance would want to make Barabas die?

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