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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 informs Tamburlaine that he will be unable to fulfill his mission?

2. Which of the lords speaks out against Tamburlaine?

3. What is Theridimas' title?

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

5. According to the person, Zenocrate should have ______ the actions of Tamburlaine.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mycetes hide his crown? From whom is he hiding it?

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

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

4. Why does Tamburlaine mock the kings after they are captured?

5. Why is Amyras upset with his father? What is Tamburlaine's response?

6. How does Tamburlaine learn about the location of the hidden treasure the Governor has offered as a bribe?

7. What items are used by Tamburlaine to prove to Theridimas that he has been well blessed?

8. How does the Governor react when Tamburlaine and others urge him to surrender?

9. What is Cosroe's reaction to the defeat of Mycetes?

10. What is a sign of strength according to Bajazeth? What promotes Zabina's worth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Callapine approaches Almeda with a plan for escape. What prompted Callapine to approach Almeda? Can Almeda be trusted? If so, how can you tell? What is Callapine's plan? How can Callapine be sure it will work? What would happen if the plan failed? What is Almeda's reward for helping Callapine? What were the possible consequences?

Essay Topic 2

A common theme in the play is deception. What made it so easy for soldiers and regents to switch sides before battle? Are there any cases in which the traitors were justified? If so, who was the traitor? What was the justification? How were traitors dealt with in the play? What type of punishment would you have used?

Essay Topic 3

The story ends with Amyras and Celebinus mourning the death of Tamburlaine. Neither claims to have the spirit left for conquest. Describe how Tamburlaine's death affected his sons. How might Tamburlaine's legacy be carried on? Which son will be the most successful? Will Tamburlaine's sons be able to fulfill their father's prophecy?

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