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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. Who are common targets in war?
(a) Queens.
(b) Kings.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Generals.

2. Who makes the comment that Tamburlaine seems to be in love?
(a) Menaphon.
(b) Techelles.
(c) Zenocrate.
(d) Theridimas.

3. To which god is Tamburlaine compared?
(a) Mars.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Jupiter.

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

5. Mycetes is urged to offer what to the soldiers?
(a) Silks.
(b) Immortality.
(c) Fame.
(d) Gold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mycetes believes Tamburlaine will become:

2. Who finds the item?

3. The Sultan is angry because Zenocrate is being kept as Tamburlaine's:

4. Who is quick to praise Tamburlaine?

5. Tamburlaine is criticized for what trait?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Almeda refuse Callapine's offer of a kingdom?

2. Why does Calyphas refuse to fight? What does Calyphas do instead?

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

4. How is Tamburlaine introduced into the story?

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

6. What are Mycetes thoughts on war?

7. What are the protests heard from Amyras and Celebinus when Tamburlaine says he is dying?

8. What is the purpose for the visits from Theridimas, Techelles, and Usumcasane?

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

10. Why does Cosroe decide to defect to Tamburlaine's side?

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