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

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Tamburlaine plan to conquer next?

2. Almeda comments that since Tamburlaine has been named king, he has...

3. Orcanes proclaims the victory represents:

4. There is an imminent battle with whose army?

5. Calyphas complains about what kind of noise?

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

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

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

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