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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 does Tamburlaine intend to do before attacking the soldiers?

3. During what era was the play written?

4. Where are the remains of the peace offering displayed?

5. What country is threatened with invasion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Tamburlaine learn about the location of the hidden treasure the Governor has offered as a bribe?

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

8. Why does Mycetes hide his crown? From whom is he hiding it?

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

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

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

Bajazeth attempts to negotiate with Tamburlaine. What is the purpose of the negotiation? What is the result? Despite the interference of Tamburlaine, Bajazeth's main focus is on what goal? Will Tamburlaine interfere with that goal? How would Bajazeth deal with any entity that blocks his path? Do Bajazeth and Tamburlaine ever reach an agreement?

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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