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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. What is Theridimas' title?
(a) Blacksmith.
(b) Prince.
(c) General.
(d) Emperor.

2. What will be Cosroe's new title?
(a) Lord.
(b) Regent.
(c) Emperor.
(d) Chief Advisor to the King.

3. How many crowns adorn Tamburlaine's plate?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Tamburlaine compares himself to who/what?
(a) Atilla the Hun.
(b) Ancient Greek gods.
(c) A mighty stallion.
(d) The wind.

5. Tamburlaine is advancing toward what territory?
(a) Africa.
(b) Turkey.
(c) Greece.
(d) Egypt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Sultan approach as a potential ally?

2. With whom does Zenocrate discuss her feelings toward Tamburlaine?

3. From what/whom does Mycetes want to hide the item?

4. What is the peace offering?

5. Why is Mycetes mocked?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Zenocrate and Zabina react to the battle between their men?

2. What is the outcome of the attempt to offer the city's ruler the chance to surrender?

3. What causes Zenocrate to declare her love for Tamburlaine? How does Agydas react?

4. Why is it important for Orcanes and Sigismund to set aside arrogance and form an alliance?

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

6. What suggestion does Meander make to Mycetes in light of the defection?

7. Who approaches Tamburlaine from Persia? What is the agreement struck between the two men?

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

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

10. What items are used by Tamburlaine to prove to Theridimas that he has been well blessed?

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