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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 happens to Jews who will not comply with the governor's order?
(a) They and their families will be sold as slaves.
(b) They and their families will be deported.
(c) They and their families will be executed.
(d) They and their families' money and possessions will be taken.

2. What kind of person is amoral?
(a) One who lives according to his own rules.
(b) One who acts without regard to moral precepts and rules.
(c) One who asks advice for important decisions.
(d) One who tells everyone else what to do.

3. What two systems were partnered in Marlowe's time?
(a) Religion and finance.
(b) Religion and politics.
(c) Politics and Judaism.
(d) Judaism and finance.

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 pirates stole the goods and killed most of the sailors.
(d) That the ship is in urgent need of repairs.

5. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?
(a) Through deception and murder.
(b) Through honesty and perseverence.
(c) Through greed and immoral behavior.
(d) Through stealing and blackmail.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was The Jew of Malta first performed?

3. Why did the Jews flee to Malta?

4. Who does the governor ask for physical assistance against the Turks?

5. Why does Barabas think the Jews were ordered to meet at the senate house?

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