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

Short Answer Questions

1. What signals the death of the nuns?

2. What does Ithamore say when Ferneze confronts him?

3. Why does Calymath finally agree to accept the invitation?

4. What answer is given to the bashaw's demand?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Act 5, Scene 1 displays ultimate self-interest and revenge by all involved. With regard to these two elements write an essay about three of these five characters:

1. Barabas.

2. Ferneze.

3. Ithamore.

4. Pilia-Borza and Bellamira (as a couple).

5. Calymath.

Essay Topic 2

Ferenze demands half the money of all the Jews and their conversion to Catholicism. Explain the reasons Ferneze made this demand of the Jews in particular and the reasons the Jews comply.

Essay Topic 3

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

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