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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. How does Zenocrate's partner die?
(a) Gunshot.
(b) Dagger.
(c) Eaten by lions.
(d) Starvation.

2. Mycetes offers what to the one that kills the traitors?
(a) Threat of slavery.
(b) Pep talk.
(c) Reward.
(d) Positions in the court.

3. What does Tamburlaine plan to display to impress the Persian soldiers?
(a) Number of armed soldiers.
(b) Battle armor.
(c) Diamonds.
(d) Zenocrate.

4. Corsoe comments that Mycetes should kiss what?
(a) His royal seat.
(b) His papal ring.
(c) The ground he walks on.
(d) His feet.

5. What will Tamburlaine's new title be?
(a) Chief of Staff.
(b) Lord.
(c) King.
(d) Regent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who informs Cosroe of Theridimas' defection?

2. Who is the brother to Mycetes?

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

4. Tamburlaine reiterates his oath to remain:

5. Which of the lords speaks out against Tamburlaine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Olympia kills her son and attempts to kill herself to save from being tortured. Why is Olympia not allowed to die?

2. What causes Calyphas to proclaim his eagerness to kill?

3. What is Tamburlaine's wish for Zenocrate's soul?

4. Why does Tamburlaine tell his sons to cease mourning? Where should they focus their attentions?

5. What is the purpose of the crowns on Tamburlaine's dinner plate?

6. What happens to Zenocrate? How does Agydas eventually die?

7. What spurs on Callapine's conviction to humiliate and kill Tamburlaine?

8. How do Bajazeth and Zabina manage to free themselves from the cells in the castle?

9. It is clear that Tamburlaine is admired. What/who does Tamburlaine compare himself to?

10. How do Callapine and the other kings react upon receiving the news about Tamburlaine's army?

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