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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Abigail's desire for Barabas?

2. What worries Calymath about the invitation?

3. Who do the Turks appoint as governor?

4. Who chastises Ferneze?

5. What would happen if Ithamore told who killed the nuns?

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

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

This play demonstrates the strife of religious differences, yet often these differences are overlooked to further a plan for wealth or power. Chose three instances in the play where religious differences are overlooked by the participants of a plot. Consider these points when writing:

1. The religions of those agreeing to plot together.

2. Former statements or actions used by individual plotters against the religion of those he is plotting with.

3. The individual motives that overcame a difference of religion that resulted in unexpected cooperation.

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