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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tamburlaine intend to take Zenocrate?

2. Who finds the item?

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

4. Zenocrate is told that Tamburlaine thinks only of:

5. To which god is Tamburlaine compared?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tamburlaine react to his new position as regent to Cosroe?

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

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

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

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

6. What are Mycetes thoughts on war?

7. How is Tamburlaine introduced into the story?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Olympia is desperate to die after her husband and child are killed. What caused the delay in Olympia's death? Why was Olympia kept by Theridimas instead of being sent to Tamburlaine as originally planned? What trick does Olympia perform on Theridimas? What is the result?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the personalities of Amyras, Celebini, and Calyphas. Which would be the most effective as Tamburlaine's successor? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Theridimas was easily convinced to switch sides after speaking with Tamburlaine. What caused Theridimas to switch sides? Was there any coercion for Theridimas to make this decision? Was the decision any reflection on Theridimas' relationship with Mycetes and/or Cosroe? What does this move say about Theridimas' trustworthiness? Should Tamburlaine trust Theridimas?

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