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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Pilia-Borza, Bellamira, and Ithamore decide to do?

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

4. What does Abigail reveal to Friar Bernardine?

5. Who do the Turks appoint as governor?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Act 2, Scene 3, Barabas is manipulating the lives of Mathias, Lodowick, and Abigail for his own reasons. Explain his motivations considering the three characters and how Barabas's desired outcomes resolve his conflict.

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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