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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. Tamburlaine plans to treat Bajazeth as what?

2. What trait does the new emperor claim to have that the old one did not?

3. During what era was the play written?

4. Who proclaims support for Cosroe?

5. Who is Zenocrate's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is Tamburlaine's belief regarding his quest to capture Persia and other important territories?

4. How is Tamburlaine introduced into the story?

5. To whom does Cosroe reveal his plans to take over the throne? Who is in support of the plan?

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

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

8. What is the purpose of Tamburlaine's treatment of Bajazeth and Zabina?

9. How does Tamburlaine greet Almeda? What will be done to acknowledge Almeda's assistance to Callapine?

10. What suggestion does Meander make to Mycetes in light of the defection?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the military abilities and personalities of Mycetes and Cosroe.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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