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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the messenger reply to Calymath's reply to the invitation?

2. What are the final plans Ferneze makes with his confederates at the end of the play?

3. How does Barabas kill Pilia-Borza, Bellamira, and Ithamore?

4. Why does Barabas tell the friars he wants to convert?

5. Where has Barabas hidden his gold?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Ferneze go to the Jews and not another source or sources to get the tribute money demanded by the Turks?

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

Using examples from the story, what are Barabas's attitudes about wealth when he considers

1. Himself.

2. Other people.

3. Material possessions.

4. Power.

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