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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the city's leaders killed?

2. The beauty of what item is commented on?

3. Who stands by Tamburlaine's side at this time?

4. How many kings pull Tamburlaine's chariot?

5. Callapine announces his plans for:

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Of Tamburlaine's three sons, only Calyphas objected to killing in battle. What was Tamburlaine's reaction to the boy's beliefs? What did Zenocrate think of Calyphas' objections? Was Calyphas able to hide his disapproval? Of what was Calyphas afraid? Did Calyphas' predictions come true?

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