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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A star shining in the east announced Jesus' birth. By calling his accomplice a star shining in the east, what is implied about Barabas's gold?
(a) It is his god.
(b) It is divine.
(c) It is holy.
(d) It is his last hope.

2. What does Barabas's home become?
(a) A nunnery.
(b) A monastery.
(c) A counting house.
(d) A military barracks.

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

4. What does Barabas call his daughter when talking to Lodowick at the slave market?
(a) A ruby.
(b) An emerald.
(c) A pearl.
(d) A diamond.

5. Who has the Spanish armada been fighting?
(a) Maltese ships.
(b) Rogue Spanish ships.
(c) Pirate ships.
(d) Turkish ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Machevill suggest a person gains power?

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

3. What order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?

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

5. Who is the vice-admiral of the Spanish navy?

(see the answer key)

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