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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tamburlaine prepares to go into battle with which king?

2. Tamburlaine pledges to do what to the town in which Zenocrate died?

3. What is to be done to the city's religious artifacts?

4. The item is supposed to do what?

5. How many kings present Callapine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the personalities of Amyras, Celebini, and Calyphas. Which would be the most effective as Tamburlaine's successor? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Sigismund and Orcanes put aside their egos to form a pact against Tamburlaine. Although Sigismund's regents present a good argument, Sigismund is hesitant to betray Orcanes and the pact. Discuss the regents' argument and reason Sigismund decided to break the pact. Was it the right choice? What other options did Sigismund have? What would you have done in this situation? How might the outcome have changed if the pact had been kept?

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