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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. To which god is Tamburlaine compared?

2. Who informs Cosroe of Theridimas' defection?

3. Zenocrate cannot understand how to reconcile love and...

4. Who is the prisoner's mother?

5. What will Tamburlaine's new title be?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Cosroe's reaction to the defeat of Mycetes?

5. Why is Amyras upset with his father? What is Tamburlaine's response?

6. Why is Theridimas upset with himself?

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

8. How is Tamburlaine introduced into the story?

9. How does Bajazeth react to the news that Tamburlaine intends to challenge his rule over the Turkish Empire?

10. What is Callapine's plan if he is successful in escaping from Tamburlaine's jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story ends with Amyras and Celebinus mourning the death of Tamburlaine. Neither claims to have the spirit left for conquest. Describe how Tamburlaine's death affected his sons. How might Tamburlaine's legacy be carried on? Which son will be the most successful? Will Tamburlaine's sons be able to fulfill their father's prophecy?

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

Sigismund and Orcanes put aside their egos to form a pact against Tamburlaine. Although Sigismund's regents present a good argument, Sigismund is hesitant to betray Orcanes and the pact. Discuss the regents' argument and reason Sigismund decided to break the pact. Was it the right choice? What other options did Sigismund have? What would you have done in this situation? How might the outcome have changed if the pact had been kept?

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