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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. Who refuses the Spanish visitor's request when he comes to Malta?
(a) Barabas.
(b) Mathias.
(c) Ferneze.
(d) Lodowick.

2. When referring to the results of the delivery to the nunnery, what does the friar suggest?
(a) Report the theft to the authorities.
(b) Get a doctor.
(c) Get water from the well to put out the fire.
(d) Pray for Abigail.

3. What order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?
(a) All Jews must enlist in the military to fight the Turks and house soldiers in their homes.
(b) All Jews have one week to pack personal items only and leave town.
(c) All Jews are being sold as slaves to the Turks and their possessions auctioned.
(d) All Jews must surrender half their money and convert to Catholicism.

4. What exactly is in the bag of the prostitute's friend'?
(a) Silver.
(b) Jewels.
(c) Gold.
(d) Medicine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Abigail think her father lacks?

2. Where does Abigail send Ithamore after he's explained what happened because of the letters?

3. How old is Barabas's daughter?

4. Who has the Spanish armada been fighting?

5. Where is the man approaching the prostitute and her friend coming from?

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