The Jew of Malta Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 133 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Jew of Malta Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 133 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. How did Barabas arrange for the duel?

2. What kind of person is amoral?

3. What is the name of the slave Barabas buys?

4. What is Abigail worried will happen when she helps her father retrieve his gold?

5. Which duelist is Ferneze's son?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think Barabas will really pay taxes on the cargo from his ships?

2. Why does Barabas object to Lodowick as a suitor for Abigail?

3. After conquering Malta, what message does Calymath receive?

4. Why does Abigail decide to convert of Catholicism?

5. What do Barabas and Katherine have in common?

6. Why do you thing Barabas would help the Turks conquer the island?

7. What does Barabas calling Abigail his star shining in the east imply?

8. What does the prologue reveal about Marlowe's ability as a playwright?

9. What does the prologue reveal about Marlowe's personal life?

10. What might Mathias and Lodowick have done to prevent the duel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abigail abhors her father's murders but does not immediately betray him. Speculate three reasons why she remains silent. Support your reasons with logical thinking that is compatible with Abigail's character.

Essay Topic 2

After helping the Turks conquer Malta, Barabas doesn't really want the governorship they have given him. Write an essay supporting three different reasons why Barabas feels this way.

Essay Topic 3

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

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