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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ferneze do with Calymath after Barabas dies?

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

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

4. What does Barabas tell Ferneze to do so the Ferneze can become governor again?

5. What does the bashaw demand?

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

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 3

Do you think Abigail's agreement to lie for her father will begin her corruption? Why or why not? Support your answer from the text of the play.

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