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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills Friar Bernardine?

2. What does Calymath tell the messenger who brings the invitation?

3. What does Barabas tell Pilia-Borza after Barabas gives him the gold?

4. What does Ithamore tell Pilia-Borza and Bellamira?

5. How does Barabas get free?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

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?

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