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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Tamburlaine compare the kings?

2. To whom does Almeda turn for approval?

3. How does Tamburlaine prove that wounds mean nothing?

4. Who complains about not being able to ride in the chariot?

5. Tamburlaine claims he will stop fighting when what event occurs?

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

In the beginning, Zenocrate loathed Tamburlaine. What physical assaults were thrust upon Zenocrate? Why did Tamburlaine insist on Zenocrate's imprisonment? When did Zenocrate's feelings begin to change? How was Zenocrate able to forgive Tamburlaine after he destroyed Damascus? What was the Sultan's view of the relationship?

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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