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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is an imminent battle with whose army?
(a) Sigismund's.
(b) Techelles'.
(c) Orcanes's.
(d) Callapine's.

2. Where is Olympia stabbed?
(a) Heart.
(b) Stomach.
(c) Back.
(d) Throat.

3. Tamburlaine prepares to go into battle with which king?
(a) Orcanes.
(b) Theridimas.
(c) Callapine.
(d) Techelles.

4. Callapine prepares to enter what city?
(a) Athens.
(b) Paris.
(c) Babylon.
(d) Rome.

5. What are the soldiers given as gifts to celebrate their victory?
(a) Silver swords.
(b) Women and riches.
(c) Goldpieces.
(d) New horses.

6. Which of these things is not one of Olympia's complaints?
(a) Theridimas' attentions.
(b) Terrible food.
(c) Grief.
(d) No means of committing suicide.

7. The beauty of what item is commented on?
(a) Women.
(b) Tamburlaine's chariot.
(c) Streets.
(d) Victory.

8. What item does Olympia claim has magical powers?
(a) Ointment.
(b) Bread.
(c) Water.
(d) Oil.

9. Callapine predicts that Tamburlaine will soon encounter:
(a) Vengeance for Bajazeth.
(b) The wrath of God.
(c) Defeat.
(d) A disastrous fate.

10. What is offered as a reward?
(a) Gold and jewels.
(b) A fine stallion.
(c) An armada of ships.
(d) A kingship.

11. Which of the sons fears death?
(a) Amyras.
(b) Almeda.
(c) Calyphas.
(d) Celebinus.

12. Music from what instrument precedes Theridimas' arrival?
(a) Trumpet.
(b) Lute.
(c) Violin.
(d) Bugle.

13. With whom does Sigismund confer?
(a) Orcanes.
(b) Priest.
(c) Regents.
(d) Wife.

14. What does Zenocrate ask for shortly before she dies?
(a) Tamburlaine's hand.
(b) Her crown.
(c) Music.
(d) Wine.

15. According to Tamburlaine, blood is more precious than what jewel?
(a) Emerald.
(b) Ruby.
(c) Garnet.
(d) Diamond.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of fighting, Calyphas chooses to do what?

2. Callapine compares Tamburlaine's pride to the:

3. What is the purpose of Theridimas' arrival?

4. Tamburlaine refers to Almeda as what?

5. How many armies have become allies with Callapine?

(see the answer keys)

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