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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Calymath tell the messenger who brings the invitation?

2. What worries Calymath about the invitation?

3. Why do the friars agree to Barabas's conversion?

4. What does Barabas say when Ferneze confronts him?

5. Who kills Friar Bernardine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In this play, Barabas's character is representative of Catholic's feelings towards and stereotyping of Judaism in Malta. Write an essay stating the Maltese Catholic's general attitude towards Jews using specific examples from the play to support your generalizations.

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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