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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rebellious animal was subdued?

2. Calyphas complains about what kind of noise?

3. Which of the sons fears death?

4. Tamburlaine encourages his sons to do what?

5. How does Tamburlaine prove that wounds mean nothing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tamburlaine becomes convinced of his own godlike status in Part 1, Act 2. What makes Tamburlaine think he has the same powers as Ancient Greek gods and heroes? How do Tamburlaine's subordinates feel about the proclamation? Do you think Tamburlaine is tempting fate or wrath of the gods with this statement? Is Tamburlaine over confident or delusional?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the military abilities and personalities of Mycetes and Cosroe.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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