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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 does Barabas describe Abigail?

2. What is required before the imports on a ship can be offloaded?

3. What did other playwrights get from Marlowe?

4. What does his slave tell Barabas about himself?

5. What is Barabas's political affiliation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Ferneze suggest to Katherine that they do with the bodies of their sons?

3. What does Ferneze tell the bashaw when he comes to collect the tribute?

4. Why do you think Del Bosca suggest writing to his king, considering how long it would take for a reply?

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Bellamira broke?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Abigail knew of her father's avarice and murderous nature. Write an essay about whether or not Abigail should have revealed Barabas's murders immediately and the consequences if she had. Why did Marlowe have Abigail keep silent until just before she dies?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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