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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 Abigail think her father lacks?
(a) Pity.
(b) Faith.
(c) Love.
(d) Common sense.

2. What does Barabas says he will do if he doesn't recover his money?
(a) He will work hard and earn more money.
(b) He will steal someone else's money.
(c) He will haunt the place after he dies.
(d) He will burn the place with everyone inside.

3. Why does Mathias's mother not like Jews?
(a) She thinks they're a bad influence.
(b) She thinks they're dishonest.
(c) She thinks they'll convert him.
(d) She thinks they're Christ killers.

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

5. What does Barabas ask for in prayer when he goes to retrieve his hidden gold?
(a) That God will help the Turks to conquer the city.
(b) That God will help Abigail to deliver the gold.
(c) That God will have the government return his home.
(d) That God will kill those who stole his gold and house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the prostitute's male friend have when they first converse in the play?

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

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Barabas's reaction to Abigail's departure show his selfishness?

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

3. What does Ferneze suggest to Katherine that they do with the bodies of their sons?

4. Why does Barabas object to Lodowick as a suitor for Abigail?

5. How does Barabas die?

6. What was the letter delivered to Ithamore?

7. What might Mathias and Lodowick have done to prevent the duel?

8. What does Abigail say to Friar Bernardine?

9. Why does Katherine object to Mathias speaking to Barabas?

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

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