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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. What question does Abigail ask Ithamore when he returns from delivering the letters?
(a) She asks where he's been.
(b) She asks why he's drunk.
(c) She asks why he's happy.
(d) She asks why he's late.

2. Whose heart is broken over Barabas's daughter's decision to become a nun?
(a) Lodowick.
(b) Mathias.
(c) Ferneze.
(d) Barabas.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Friar Bernardine promise Abigail?

2. Who approaches the prostitute and her friend while they are talking?

3. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?

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

5. What does the prostitute assume is in the bag?

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