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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wants to claim the throne?
(a) Corsoe.
(b) Tamburlaine.
(c) Menaphon.
(d) Mycetes.

2. What is Theridimas' title?
(a) General.
(b) Emperor.
(c) Prince.
(d) Blacksmith.

3. Who are common targets in war?
(a) Generals.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Queens.
(d) Kings.

4. Where does Zenocrate's father live?
(a) Cyprus.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Constantinople.

5. From what/whom does Mycetes want to hide the item?
(a) Theridimas.
(b) Meander.
(c) Cosroe.
(d) Tamburlaine.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of these is Tamburlaine not compared?

2. Tamburlaine plans to treat Bajazeth as what?

3. Who has been defeated in battle?

4. At the end of this scene, Mycetes is surprised that the item was not...

5. Which of the lords speaks out against Tamburlaine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Tamburlaine disappointed in the behavior of his children?

2. Why does Mycetes ask Cosroe to speak instead of holding the conference himself?

3. Why is Sigismund's body left on the battlefield?

4. Olympia kills her son and attempts to kill herself to save from being tortured. Why is Olympia not allowed to die?

5. How do Callapine and the other kings react upon receiving the news about Tamburlaine's army?

6. What are Mycetes thoughts on war?

7. It is clear that Tamburlaine is admired. What/who does Tamburlaine compare himself to?

8. What is Callapine's plan for escape from the jail?

9. What causes Calyphas to proclaim his eagerness to kill?

10. What is Zenocrate's attitude toward Tamburlaine? Why does she swear her loyalty to him?

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