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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tamburlaine prove that wounds mean nothing?
(a) He strikes one of the boys.
(b) He kills a slave.
(c) He tells a story of one of his battles.
(d) He cuts his arm.

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

3. Which is not a name of one of the children?
(a) Celebinus.
(b) Calyphas.
(c) Callapine.
(d) Amyras.

4. The exchange is compared to the enemies in what war?
(a) War of Athens.
(b) Trojan War.
(c) World War I.
(d) War of the Roses.

5. Who reaps rewards for loyalty?
(a) Orcanes.
(b) Almeda.
(c) Techelles.
(d) Sigismund.

6. The wife urges her husband to do what?
(a) Barricade the city walls.
(b) Flee.
(c) Send for help.
(d) Surrender.

7. Orcanes' allies are affiliated with what group?
(a) Greeks.
(b) Christians.
(c) Romans.
(d) Pagans.

8. Sigismund is wounded and is left to the whims of:
(a) Skills of slaves.
(b) Wild beasts.
(c) The undertaker.
(d) Angels.

9. What does Callapine give to Almeda?
(a) Horse.
(b) Armor.
(c) Crown.
(d) Sword.

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

11. Tamburlaine claims that what/who will be embarrassed for Orcanes?
(a) Sun.
(b) The world.
(c) Orcanes' children.
(d) Gods.

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

13. What is the name of the ruler's wife?
(a) Ignatia.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Olympia.
(d) Oleander.

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

15. What happens to the ruler?
(a) He hides from the enemy.
(b) He dies.
(c) He defeats the invaders.
(d) He arranges for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Callapine's chief ally?

2. What about Calyphas does Tamburlaine say is "weak?"

3. What are the soldiers given as gifts to celebrate their victory?

4. Who complains about not being able to ride in the chariot?

5. What is the illness plaguing Zenocrate?

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