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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 a "basso?"
(a) Messenger.
(b) Small horse.
(c) Type of serving dish.
(d) Platoon.

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

3. Why is Mycetes mocked?
(a) For being ineffectual.
(b) For oversleeping.
(c) For concentrating too much on war.
(d) For not seeing the enemy's weakness.

4. Tamburlaine considers what emotion to be feminine?
(a) Remorse.
(b) Mercy.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Love.

5. Which king is mentioned first in this scene?
(a) Mycetes.
(b) Bajazeth.
(c) Cosroe.
(d) Meander.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which empire is ruled by this king?

2. What does Tamburlaine plan to display to impress the Persian soldiers?

3. What is the name of Bajazeth's son?

4. Who is being held prisoner in Tamburlaine's jail?

5. Tamburlaine compares himself to who/what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is a sign of strength according to Bajazeth? What promotes Zabina's worth?

4. Why does Tamburlaine admonish one of the kings for saying that Amyras is cruel?

5. Why does Mycetes hide his crown? From whom is he hiding it?

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

7. Why does Mycetes ask Cosroe to speak instead of holding the conference himself?

8. What is the Sultan's reaction when he learns Tamburlaine is approaching Egypt? How does the Sultan feel about Zenocrate's involvement?

9. How do the lords respond to Cosroe's plan? What happens after the announcement of Cosroe's intentions?

10. How does the Governor react when Tamburlaine and others urge him to surrender?

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