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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. Who will receive the crowns of Bajazeth's regents?

2. Mycetes is urged to offer what to the soldiers?

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

4. What does Tamburlaine intend to do before attacking the soldiers?

5. How does Zenocrate's partner die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is it important for Orcanes and Sigismund to set aside arrogance and form an alliance?

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

4. What are Mycetes thoughts on war?

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

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

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

8. What is the Sultan's reaction when he learns Tamburlaine is approaching Egypt? How does the Sultan feel about Zenocrate's involvement?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the personalities of Tamburlaine and Bajazeth.

Essay Topic 2

Tamburlaine's ambition and ego will not allow Cosroe to take over the throne of Persia. Examine the scene in which Tamburlaine takes the crown. What is Cosroe's reaction? What is said to Cosroe? How is the event explained to the generals? What is the reaction of the generals and the soldiers? Who will remain loyal to Tamburlaine?

Essay Topic 3

Callapine approaches Almeda with a plan for escape. What prompted Callapine to approach Almeda? Can Almeda be trusted? If so, how can you tell? What is Callapine's plan? How can Callapine be sure it will work? What would happen if the plan failed? What is Almeda's reward for helping Callapine? What were the possible consequences?

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