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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes the comment that Tamburlaine seems to be in love?

2. Who finds the item?

3. What will Tamburlaine's new title be?

4. What cry is heard as the soldiers venture forth?

5. What does Tamburlaine intend to do before attacking the soldiers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Zenocrate to declare her love for Tamburlaine? How does Agydas react?

2. What final words of advice does Tamburlaine give to Amyras?

3. How do the lords respond to Cosroe's plan? What happens after the announcement of Cosroe's intentions?

4. What are Mycetes thoughts on war?

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

6. To what does Callapine compare Tamburlaine's pride? Why does Callapine use that particular metaphor?

7. What is the Sultan's reaction when he learns Tamburlaine is approaching Egypt? How does the Sultan feel about Zenocrate's involvement?

8. Tamburlaine asks each man to describe what action?

9. What happens to Zenocrate? How does Agydas eventually die?

10. How does Mycetes react when he learns that Cosroe and Theridimas have switched sides?

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

Essay Topic 3

Bajazeth attempts to negotiate with Tamburlaine. What is the purpose of the negotiation? What is the result? Despite the interference of Tamburlaine, Bajazeth's main focus is on what goal? Will Tamburlaine interfere with that goal? How would Bajazeth deal with any entity that blocks his path? Do Bajazeth and Tamburlaine ever reach an agreement?

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