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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barabas's character represent?
(a) Egotism and selfishness.
(b) Greed and stereotyped Judaism.
(c) Hard work and perseverence.
(d) Greed and stereotyped Catholicism.

2. Why was Marlowe jailed?
(a) He got drunk and started a fight.
(b) He allegedly wrote lies about someone.
(c) He plotted the governor's murder.
(d) He wrote against the Catholic church.

3. What reason was given for the Jews being ordered to meet at the senate house?
(a) To celebrate a Jewish holy day.
(b) To penalize non-taxpayers.
(c) None.
(d) To determine merchant bonuses.

4. What does the second merchant tell Barabas?
(a) That Spanish and Turkish ships were following his ship.
(b) That the the goods on the ship were destroyed by fire.
(c) That the ship is in urgent need of repairs.
(d) That pirates stole the goods and killed most of the sailors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How may years tribute do the Turks demand?

2. How does Barabas conduct his personal life?

3. How does Barabas conduct his business?

4. Who does Barabas enlist to retrieve his money from its hiding place?

5. What does Barabas's home become?

(see the answer key)

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