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

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Calymath find at the feast?

2. What is a knight?

3. What does Ithamore say when Ferneze confronts him?

4. Why does Calymath finally agree to accept the invitation?

5. What is a bashaw?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Intricate planning has been a theme in this play. Choose three plans from any scene (only one of Barabas's plans) and tell how they were necessary to advance the story. Consider these points when writing:

1. The roles of the characters involved.

2. The previous action that invoked the plan.

3. How the plan's outcome advanced the story.

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

Do you think Abigail's agreement to lie for her father will begin her corruption? Why or why not? Support your answer from the text of the play.

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