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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 Zenocrate's father live?

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

3. How many children does Bajazeth have?

4. Tamburlaine is advancing toward what territory?

5. Where are the remains of the peace offering displayed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Sigismund's body left on the battlefield?

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

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

4. Why is Theridimas upset with himself?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Tamburlaine asks each man to describe what action?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many battles are fought over religion. Although religion was not a major factor in the reason for the battles, it played a part in the creation of allies and loyalty. Analyze the pacts, promises and betrayals of the kings due to religious beliefs.

Essay Topic 2

Callapine approaches Almeda with a plan for escape. What prompted Callapine to approach Almeda? Can Almeda be trusted? If so, how can you tell? What is Callapine's plan? How can Callapine be sure it will work? What would happen if the plan failed? What is Almeda's reward for helping Callapine? What were the possible consequences?

Essay Topic 3

In the beginning, Zenocrate loathed Tamburlaine. What physical assaults were thrust upon Zenocrate? Why did Tamburlaine insist on Zenocrate's imprisonment? When did Zenocrate's feelings begin to change? How was Zenocrate able to forgive Tamburlaine after he destroyed Damascus? What was the Sultan's view of the relationship?

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