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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Barabas's daughter love?

2. How does the vice-admiral respond to the governor's confidence?

3. What does Abigail tell the friar she's been thinking about?

4. Why is the governor happy?

5. What does Abigail ask the friar?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Barabas escape prison?

2. Why do you think Barabas watches the duel?

3. After the Turks have conquered Malta, why would Ferneze think they could be defeated this time?

4. How do you think Ithamore feels about delivering poisoned porridge to the nuns?

5. Why is Friar Jacomo accused of killing Friar Bernardine?

6. How does Marlowe confuse Machevill and Machiavelli?

7. How does Barabas react to Pilia-Borza, Bellamira, and Ithamore's blackmail?

8. What is Ferneze's motivation for accepting help from the Spanish?

9. What does Ferneze tell the bashaw when he comes to collect the tribute?

10. What do Barabas and Katherine have in common?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barabas states he would rather be dead than poor. What words or actions of Barabas support his statement?

Essay Topic 2

Intricate planning has been a theme in this play. Choose three plans from any scene (only one of Barabas's plans) and tell how they were necessary to advance the story. Consider these points when writing:

1. The roles of the characters involved.

2. The previous action that invoked the plan.

3. How the plan's outcome advanced the story.

Essay Topic 3

In Act 2, Scene 3, Barabas is manipulating the lives of Mathias, Lodowick, and Abigail for his own reasons. Explain his motivations considering the three characters and how Barabas's desired outcomes resolve his conflict.

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