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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Pilia-Borza and Bellamira hint at doing?

3. What is Abigail's desire for Barabas?

4. What does Bellamira send Ithamore?

5. Why do the friars agree to Barabas's conversion?

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

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

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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