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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Barabas think of Catholicism?
(a) That is will replace Judaism.
(b) That is it a legitimate religion.
(c) That it's priests and nuns are trustworthy.
(d) That it is a form of slavery.

3. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?
(a) The opportunity for a wealthier lifestyle.
(b) The persecution of the Spanish Inquisition.
(c) The abundance of available free land.
(d) The presence of a Christian monastery.

4. What is the name of the slave Barabas buys?
(a) Isamore.
(b) Ithamore.
(c) Icthius.
(d) Ithmus.

5. How old is Barabas's daughter?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the prices of the slaves displayed?

2. Where did the bag and its contents come from?

3. Why is the prostitute depressed?

4. Who tells her son he shouldn't speak to Jews?

5. Where does Abigail appear to Barabas at the nunnery?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Abigail agrees to obey Barabas's instructions and deceive the nuns?

2. Why is Friar Jacomo accused of killing Friar Bernardine?

3. Do you think Barabas will really pay taxes on the cargo from his ships?

4. When Barabas first appears in the play, how does he feel about politics?

5. Why does Barabas object to Mathias as a suitor for Abigail?

6. What does the prologue reveal about Marlowe's personal life?

7. Why is Ferneze happy to learn that the Spanish navy has fought with and weakened the Turkish ships?

8. How do you think Ithamore feels about delivering poisoned porridge to the nuns?

9. How does Barabas die?

10. What is Ferneze's motivation for accepting help from the Spanish?

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