'I count religion but a childish toy' is a line from Marlowe's play______________?

Correct answer: B. The Jew of Malta

  • A. Dr. Faustus
  • B. The Jew of Malta
  • C. Tamburlaine
  • D. Edward II

Explanation

The line “I count religion but a childish toy” is spoken in Christopher Marlowe’s The Jew of Malta, reflecting the play’s sceptical and provocative treatment of religion. It is not from Doctor Faustus, although that play also contains religious conflict.

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