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

2. Who informs Cosroe of Theridimas' defection?

3. What is the name of Bajazeth's son?

4. Sigismund comes from what country?

5. Who informs Tamburlaine that he will be unable to fulfill his mission?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Theridimas attempt to protect Tamburlaine from his grief?

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

7. Tamburlaine asks each man to describe what action?

8. How do Bajazeth and Zabina manage to free themselves from the cells in the castle?

9. How do the lords respond to Cosroe's plan? What happens after the announcement of Cosroe's intentions?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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