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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. Which of the lords speaks out against Tamburlaine?

2. Which of the following is not among the things Tamburlaine considers himself to be?

3. Who suggests the negative side of Tamburlaine's army?

4. Who/what serves as witness to the new agreement?

5. From what/whom does Mycetes want to hide the item?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Theridimas upset with himself?

2. Olympia kills her son and attempts to kill herself to save from being tortured. Why is Olympia not allowed to die?

3. Who approaches Tamburlaine from Persia? What is the agreement struck between the two men?

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

5. Why is Tamburlaine disappointed in the behavior of his children?

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

7. What does Tamburlaine mean when he claims that wounds mean nothing? How does he prove it?

8. What is Olympia's reason for refusing Theridimas and his offer of making her a queen?

9. What is a basso? What is the purpose of sending one to Tamburlaine?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of the play, Cosroe proclaimed that he intended to overthrow Mycetes and take over the throne as emperor. What changed the dynamic of how this was to be done? Who supported Cosroe? Who was against him? What prompted Cosroe to become allies with Tamburlaine? How did Theridimas affect Cosroe's decision? Who else might defect to Tamburlaine's camp?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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