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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scene 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tamburlaine plan to display to impress the Persian soldiers?
(a) Battle armor.
(b) Number of armed soldiers.
(c) Zenocrate.
(d) Diamonds.

2. Tamburlaine is accused of being a:
(a) Thief.
(b) Holy man.
(c) Necromancer.
(d) Traitor.

3. What item does Tamburlaine claim is the finest ever?
(a) Loyalty.
(b) Victory.
(c) Gold.
(d) Sword.

4. What does Tamburlaine promise to Zenocrate?
(a) To provide her with riches and jewels.
(b) To make her an empress.
(c) To release her in Egypt.
(d) To give her many children.

5. Who/what serves as witness to the new agreement?
(a) Zenocrate.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Tree stump.
(d) Gods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What cry is heard as the soldiers venture forth?

2. From what/whom does Mycetes want to hide the item?

3. Who proclaims support for Cosroe?

4. Tamburlaine compares himself to who/what?

5. During what era was the play written?

(see the answer key)

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