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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the governor betray Malta?
(a) He conspires with the vice-admiral to overthrow the government.
(b) He keeps all the money from the sale of the prisoners.
(c) He allows the Turkish prisoners to escape.
(d) He gives Malta over to Spanish rule.

2. What kind of person is amoral?
(a) One who acts without regard to moral precepts and rules.
(b) One who asks advice for important decisions.
(c) One who lives according to his own rules.
(d) One who tells everyone else what to do.

3. As a result of Abigail leaving his house, what does Barabas believe about her?
(a) That she's been converted against her will.
(b) That she's been forced to elope.
(c) That she is not worth bothering about.
(d) That she hates him and betrayed him.

4. What does Barabas's home become?
(a) A military barracks.
(b) A nunnery.
(c) A counting house.
(d) A monastery.

5. Who tells her son he shouldn't speak to Jews?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Abigail.
(c) Katherine.
(d) Eunice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the governor of Malta?

2. What order does the governor issue concerning the tribute?

3. Why is the governor happy?

4. What reason was given for the Jews being ordered to meet at the senate house?

5. What do the duelists' parent have in common?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is unusual about Ferneze and Katherine working together to discover who instigated the duel?

3. How does Barabas get the money hidden in the nunnery?

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

5. What do Pilia-Borza and Bellamira decide after Ithamore tells them about Barabas's murders?

6. Why does Barabas lose his money and his home?

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

8. How does Barabas get rid of Mathias and Lodowick?

9. What is Martin del Bosco's motivation for offering help to Malta?

10. What is Abigail's reaction to her betrothal to Lodowick?

(see the answer keys)

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