The Jew of Malta Study Guide

1. When was The Jew of Malta first performed?

• 1584
• 1588
• 1594
• 1600

2. Who revived and published The Jew of Malta in 1633?

• Ben Jonson
• Thomas Kyd
• William Shakespeare
• Thomas Heywood

3. Of where was Machevil claimed to be a Duke?

• Duke of Beck
• Duke of Brabant
• Duke of Guise
• Duke of Norbrant

4. Where does Barabas's argosy arrive from?

• Gwadar
• Alexandria
• Kyrenia
• Damietta

5. What does Abigail mean in Hebrew?

• Girl of gold
• Father's joy
• Princess
• Mother's beloved

6. What position does Ferneze hold?

• Sultan
• President
• Mayor
• Governor

7. Where does Calymath arrive from?

• Persia
• Turkey
• Egypt
• France

8. How long does Calymath grant Malta to pay the due tribute?

• One week
• One year
• One month
• Six weeks

9. What excuse does Ferneze use to delay payment of the tribute?

• Malta is too poor
• He does not have the gold at the moment
• He has invested it in a merchant ship coming in
• The Jews have promised to pay taxes to the city

10. Who objects to the extension of the tribute?

• Callapine
• Barabas
• The Bashaws
• Calymath