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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Barabas hidden his gold?

2. After the delivery, what is revealed inside the nunnery?

3. What are the fighters to listen for?

4. What happens to Barabas at the feast?

5. What plan does Barabas devise in Act 5, Scene 2?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

This play demonstrates the strife of religious differences, yet often these differences are overlooked to further a plan for wealth or power. Chose three instances in the play where religious differences are overlooked by the participants of a plot. Consider these points when writing:

1. The religions of those agreeing to plot together.

2. Former statements or actions used by individual plotters against the religion of those he is plotting with.

3. The individual motives that overcame a difference of religion that resulted in unexpected cooperation.

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