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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city does Tamburlaine plan to conquer next?
(a) Constantinople.
(b) Babylon.
(c) Rome.
(d) Athens.

2. Who is not one who steps forth to pay homage to Tamburlaine?
(a) Techelles.
(b) Theridimas.
(c) Meander.
(d) Usumcasane.

3. Who stands by Tamburlaine's side at this time?
(a) Sigismund.
(b) Bellini.
(c) Theridimas.
(d) Calyphas.

4. What is the ratio of boys to girls?
(a) 1 boy/0 girls.
(b) 3 boys/0 girls.
(c) 3 boys/2 girls.
(d) 5 girls/0 boys.

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

6. Why is the wife not allowed to die?
(a) She is a witch.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She knows the secrets of the kingdom.
(d) Theridimas is in love with her.

7. Zenocrate tells her sons that they must do what?
(a) Protect their grandfather.
(b) Slay their enemies.
(c) Be happy.
(d) Emulate their father.

8. Tamburlaine and Theridimas use what for target practice?
(a) City walls.
(b) Fortress.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Governor.

9. Who assures Callapine of victory?
(a) King of Turkey.
(b) King of Amasia.
(c) Zenocrate.
(d) Amyras.

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

11. Tamburlaine encourages his sons to do what?
(a) Revere their mother's spirit.
(b) Stop mourning.
(c) Burn the town.
(d) Wear their best armor.

12. Who is urged to surrender?
(a) Sultan of Saudi Arabia.
(b) Governor of Babylon.
(c) Tamburlaine.
(d) King of Persia.

13. Tamburlaine mocks the kings for what reason?
(a) They were captured by children.
(b) They bleed too easily.
(c) They are stupid and vain.
(d) They underestimated his greatness.

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

15. Callapine vows to kill Tamburlaine as payment for what crime?
(a) His parents' deaths.
(b) Stealing horses.
(c) Capturing Callapine's wife.
(d) Arson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ruler's wife?

2. Orcanes' allies are affiliated with what group?

3. Tamburlaine prepares to go into battle with which king?

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

5. What does Theridimas offer to Olympia as an incentive?

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