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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which empire is ruled by this king?
(a) Turkish.
(b) Ottoman.
(c) Persian.
(d) Roman.

2. With whom does Zenocrate discuss her feelings toward Tamburlaine?
(a) Lady in waiting.
(b) Loyal servant.
(c) Other slave.
(d) Jailer.

3. Who is approached regarding a potential escape?
(a) Amadeus.
(b) Almeda.
(c) Agnimon.
(d) Allocious.

4. Who informs Cosroe of Theridimas' defection?
(a) Theridimas.
(b) Generals.
(c) Mycetes.
(d) Tamburlaine.

5. The Sultan is angry because Zenocrate is being kept as Tamburlaine's:
(a) Concubine.
(b) Harem.
(c) Wife.
(d) Love slave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are common targets in war?

2. The king attempts to negotiate with Tamburlaine on what item?

3. What will Tamburlaine's new title be?

4. Which of the following is not among the things Tamburlaine considers himself to be?

5. Tamburlaine originally says that his love for Zenocrate is:

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tamburlaine mock the kings after they are captured?

2. What final words of advice does Tamburlaine give to Amyras?

3. What is Olympia's reason for refusing Theridimas and his offer of making her a queen?

4. What is Callapine's plan for escape from the jail?

5. What is Zenocrate's attitude toward Tamburlaine? Why does she swear her loyalty to him?

6. Why is Tamburlaine disappointed in the behavior of his children?

7. What is Tamburlaine's belief regarding his quest to capture Persia and other important territories?

8. What is a basso? What is the purpose of sending one to Tamburlaine?

9. How is Callapine introduced in this scene? What are his intentions?

10. What is the purpose of creating a Part Two to the play?

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