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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who buried Calyphas?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Kings' wives.
(d) Tamburlaine.

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

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

5. What about Calyphas does Tamburlaine say is "weak?"
(a) Will.
(b) Mind.
(c) Spirit.
(d) Stomach.

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

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

8. Calyphas complains about what kind of noise?
(a) Horse's hooves.
(b) Screams.
(c) Trumpet blasts.
(d) Gunshots.

9. Who complains about not being able to ride in the chariot?
(a) Meander.
(b) Calyphas.
(c) Amyras.
(d) Techelles.

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

11. Tamburlaine is known to speak in what type of language?
(a) Extravagant.
(b) Plain.
(c) Arabic.
(d) French.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Orcanes' allies are affiliated with what group?

2. The wife urges her husband to do what?

3. Tamburlaine refers to Almeda as what?

4. Almeda comments that since Tamburlaine has been named king, he has...

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

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