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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 Ithamore do after he's delivered the letters?

2. How old is Barabas's daughter?

3. What does Barabas ask for in prayer when he goes to retrieve his hidden gold?

4. What did other playwrights get from Marlowe?

5. Why is the governor happy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ferneze tell Calymath of Barabas's plan to kill Calymath?

2. After the Turks have conquered Malta, why would Ferneze think they could be defeated this time?

3. What do Barabas and Katherine have in common?

4. Do you believe Barabas would really rather die than be poor?

5. How does Marlowe confuse Machevill and Machiavelli?

6. How does Barabas die?

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

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

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

10. How does Barabas's reaction to Abigail's departure show his selfishness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using examples from the story, what are Barabas's attitudes about wealth when he considers

1. Himself.

2. Other people.

3. Material possessions.

4. Power.

Essay Topic 2

In Act 2, Scene 3, Barabas is manipulating the lives of Mathias, Lodowick, and Abigail for his own reasons. Explain his motivations considering the three characters and how Barabas's desired outcomes resolve his conflict.

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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