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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the vice-admiral respond to the governor's confidence?
(a) He asks to recruit some Maltese soldiers.
(b) He says he and his ships will leave Malta.
(c) He says he is insulted.
(d) He suggests the Spanish protect Malta.

2. What does the prostitute's male friend have when they first converse in the play?
(a) A bag of jewels.
(b) A bag of medicine.
(c) A bag of money.
(d) A bag of documents.

3. Why aren't the prisoners captured by the Spanish allowed to be sold?
(a) For fear that taxes would not be paid.
(b) For fear the Turks would retaliate.
(c) For fear the Spanish would retaliate.
(d) For fear their price would be too high.

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

5. What does the prostitute assume is in the bag?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Medicine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the prostitute think about the man who is approaching?

2. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?

3. What does the governor confide to the vice-admiral?

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

5. What does the Abbess do as a result of the delivery to the nunnery?

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