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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What will Calymath find at the feast?

3. What happens to Barabas at the feast?

4. Who do the Turks appoint as governor?

5. What is Abigail's desire for Barabas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain in detail three specific areas of life over which Ithamore has no control. What would be Ithamore's be attitude towards each of these three areas? Should Ithamore take action in any of these three areas?

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

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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