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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. What does Abigail remind Barabas of when she retrieves him?

2. Who is the governor of Malta?

3. Why does the Spanish armada come to Malta?

4. What does Abigail admit to the friar?

5. Why aren't the prisoners captured by the Spanish allowed to be sold?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What was the letter delivered to Ithamore?

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

5. How does Barabas escape prison?

6. What does Ithamore's reaction to the death of Mathias and Lodowick say about him?

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

8. After becoming the new governor, what deal does Barabas make with Ferneze?

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

10. Why does Katherine object to Mathias speaking to Barabas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ferneze agrees to relinquish control of Malta to the Spanish. From Ferneze's words, actions, or direct implications in the play, how does he justify this decision?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Act 5, Scene 1 displays ultimate self-interest and revenge by all involved. With regard to these two elements write an essay about three of these five characters:

1. Barabas.

2. Ferneze.

3. Ithamore.

4. Pilia-Borza and Bellamira (as a couple).

5. Calymath.

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