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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ferneze tell Calymath when Calymath arrives at the feast?

2. What does Ferneze do with Calymath after Barabas dies?

3. What plan does Barabas devise in Act 5, Scene 2?

4. After inspecting the island, what does Calymath do?

5. What happens to Barabas at the feast?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barabas states he would rather be dead than poor. What words or actions of Barabas support his statement?

Essay Topic 2

Consider the point of view of the Spanish in Act 1, Scene 2 and answer these questions.

1. Why should it be Spain's responsibility to protect Malta?

2. How are the self-interests of Spain satisfied by protecting Malta?

3. How would Spain generally benefit from defeating the Turks?

Essay Topic 3

Support three reasons why Abigail agrees to lie and enter the convent to retrieve her father's gold.

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