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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes the comment that Tamburlaine seems to be in love?

2. Who is Almeda?

3. Who wants to claim the throne?

4. What is an alternate title for the Sultan?

5. What other region does this king intend to conquer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What items are used by Tamburlaine to prove to Theridimas that he has been well blessed?

2. Why does Calyphas refuse to fight? What does Calyphas do instead?

3. How do the lords respond to Cosroe's plan? What happens after the announcement of Cosroe's intentions?

4. What is the outcome of the attempt to offer the city's ruler the chance to surrender?

5. How does Bajazeth react to the news that Tamburlaine intends to challenge his rule over the Turkish Empire?

6. What is the reaction of the Sultan when Tamburlaine says he can remain in the royal court as a regent?

7. What is the purpose of the crowns on Tamburlaine's dinner plate?

8. Why does Mycetes hide his crown? From whom is he hiding it?

9. How does Mycetes react when he learns that Cosroe and Theridimas have switched sides?

10. Why is Sigismund's body left on the battlefield?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tamburlaine claims his efforts are blessed by the gods who continue to provide good fortune. Do you think Tamburlaine has been blessed? Are the people and things Tamburlaine has accrued due to blessings or through treachery and thievery as the Persians believe? How might Tamburlaine have achieved those things otherwise? What do you think Tamburlaine will do with all the land and riches?

Essay Topic 2

In the beginning of the play, Cosroe proclaimed that he intended to overthrow Mycetes and take over the throne as emperor. What changed the dynamic of how this was to be done? Who supported Cosroe? Who was against him? What prompted Cosroe to become allies with Tamburlaine? How did Theridimas affect Cosroe's decision? Who else might defect to Tamburlaine's camp?

Essay Topic 3

Many battles are fought over religion. Although religion was not a major factor in the reason for the battles, it played a part in the creation of allies and loyalty. Analyze the pacts, promises and betrayals of the kings due to religious beliefs.

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