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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two sins does Barabas admit to the friars?
(a) That he is a murderer and a thief.
(b) That he is a usurer and a fornicator.
(c) That he is covetous and a hypocrite.
(d) That he is a blasphemer and a liar.

2. Who is the prostitute's male friend?
(a) Pellam-Berca.
(b) Pilia-Borza.
(c) Belic-Plia.
(d) Boras-Pilial.

3. After executing Barabas's final step in the plan against the nuns, what does Barabas's accomplice do?
(a) He warns the nuns.
(b) He warns Abigail.
(c) He returns to the house.
(d) He goes to get a drink.

4. How did Marlowe die?
(a) In a sick bed.
(b) In barroom brawl.
(c) Of old age.
(d) In a duel.

5. What does Barabas tell his slave about himself?
(a) That he's killed people.
(b) That he's stolen from people.
(c) That he hates Christians.
(d) That he has a second wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barabas ask for in prayer when he goes to retrieve his hidden gold?

2. What is a bashaw?

3. What is the name of the prostitute?

4. What does Barabas tell Pilia-Borza after Barabas gives him the gold?

5. Why do the characters in Act 3, Scene 2 challenge each other to a duel?

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