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

Short Answer Questions

1. When referring to the results of the delivery to the nunnery, what does the friar suggest?

2. What does Ferneze do when he and the planners finish talking?

3. What do Pilia-Borza, Bellamira, and Ithamore decide to do?

4. Who do the Turks appoint as governor?

5. What does the bashaw demand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What has been revealed about the characters of the friars? Consider these points when writing.

1. Their actions--either selfish or charitable.

2. Their motives--either selfish or charitable.

3. Their speech--accompanied or unaccompanied by actions.

Essay Topic 2

After helping the Turks conquer Malta, Barabas doesn't really want the governorship they have given him. Write an essay supporting three different reasons why Barabas feels this way.

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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