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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. What is the name of the person with whom Zenocrate speaks?

2. Who does the Sultan approach as a potential ally?

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

4. To whom does Sigismund pray?

5. Who is the prisoner's mother?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mycetes react when he learns that Cosroe and Theridimas have switched sides?

2. Why is Theridimas upset with himself?

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

4. Sigismund is urged to break his pact with Orcanes and to join forces with Tambulaine. Who makes the plea and why?

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

6. What is Tamburlaine's wish for Zenocrate's soul?

7. How is Callapine introduced in this scene? What are his intentions?

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

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

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

Tamburlaine claims his efforts are blessed by the gods who continue to provide good fortune. Do you think Tamburlaine has been blessed? Are the people and things Tamburlaine has accrued due to blessings or through treachery and thievery as the Persians believe? How might Tamburlaine have achieved those things otherwise? What do you think Tamburlaine will do with all the land and riches?

Essay Topic 2

Tamburlaine becomes convinced of his own godlike status in Part 1, Act 2. What makes Tamburlaine think he has the same powers as Ancient Greek gods and heroes? How do Tamburlaine's subordinates feel about the proclamation? Do you think Tamburlaine is tempting fate or wrath of the gods with this statement? Is Tamburlaine over confident or delusional?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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