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

2. Tamburlaine considers what emotion to be feminine?

3. Who is the King of Persia?

4. What is Theridimas' title?

5. Who are the two parties involved in peace talks?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How is Tamburlaine introduced into the story?

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

5. What has prevented Tamburlaine from crowning Zenocrate an empress?

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

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

8. What are Mycetes thoughts on war?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tamburlaine's ambition and ego will not allow Cosroe to take over the throne of Persia. Examine the scene in which Tamburlaine takes the crown. What is Cosroe's reaction? What is said to Cosroe? How is the event explained to the generals? What is the reaction of the generals and the soldiers? Who will remain loyal to Tamburlaine?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think Cosroe's treatment of Mycetes in Part 1, Act 1, Scene 1 was intentional to make Mycetes look bad in front of the court? How long do you think Cosroe had been planning to stage a coup? What might Mycetes's reaction have been when he learned of the betrayal? Who might have been against Cosroe's plan? How might Cosroe's actions affect the battle against Tamburlaine?

Essay Topic 3

The Sultan of Egypt, Zenocrate's father, is threatened with death when Tamburlaine invades Damascus. What could Zenocrate do or say to protect her father and their home? How did the Sultan react when he came in contact with Tamburlaine? What will happen when he learns of Zenocrate's love for his enemy? How will Tamburlaine react when he meets Zenocrate's father? Do you believe that the Sultan would be happy to give up his kingdom for regency?

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