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Questions and Answers
Kyz-Zhibek only wanted to marry the man of her father's choosing.
Kyz-Zhibek only wanted to marry the man of her father's choosing.
False (B)
Tolegen's father supported his desire to marry Kyz-Zhibek.
Tolegen's father supported his desire to marry Kyz-Zhibek.
False (B)
Bekezhan wanted Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen to be together.
Bekezhan wanted Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen to be together.
False (B)
The story of Kyz-Zhibek is similar to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
The story of Kyz-Zhibek is similar to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
Kyz-Zhibek was heartbroken after Tolegen's death and decided to live on without him.
Kyz-Zhibek was heartbroken after Tolegen's death and decided to live on without him.
The first Kazakh opera was based on the story of Kyz-Zhibek.
The first Kazakh opera was based on the story of Kyz-Zhibek.
Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen fell in love after meeting for the first time.
Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen fell in love after meeting for the first time.
Sultan Khodzhikov directed a 1972 film adaptation of Kyz-Zhibek.
Sultan Khodzhikov directed a 1972 film adaptation of Kyz-Zhibek.
What ultimately led to Kyz-Zhibek's tragic decision at the end of the story?
What ultimately led to Kyz-Zhibek's tragic decision at the end of the story?
What is the primary reason for Bazarbai's disapproval of Tolegen's desire to marry Kyz-Zhibek?
What is the primary reason for Bazarbai's disapproval of Tolegen's desire to marry Kyz-Zhibek?
Which character planned the death of Tolegen?
Which character planned the death of Tolegen?
How did Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen feel upon meeting each other?
How did Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen feel upon meeting each other?
What artistic forms have been influenced by the story of Kyz-Zhibek?
What artistic forms have been influenced by the story of Kyz-Zhibek?
What was Kyz-Zhibek's defining characteristic in the story?
What was Kyz-Zhibek's defining characteristic in the story?
What action did Kyz-Zhibek take after learning of Tolegen's fate?
What action did Kyz-Zhibek take after learning of Tolegen's fate?
What additional impact did Yevgeny Brusilovsky have on the story of Kyz-Zhibek?
What additional impact did Yevgeny Brusilovsky have on the story of Kyz-Zhibek?
Flashcards
Kyz-Zhibek
Kyz-Zhibek
A beautiful and intelligent woman in a Kazakh folk poem, who desired to marry Tolegen, despite familial conflicts.
Tolegen
Tolegen
A handsome young man who loved Kyz-Zhibek, from a rival tribe, who was tragically killed.
Bekezhan
Bekezhan
The leader of Kyz-Zhibek's tribe, who opposed Tolegen's marriage and plotted Tolegen's death.
Kazakh Opera (Kyz-Zhibek)
Kazakh Opera (Kyz-Zhibek)
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Folk poem
Folk poem
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Tragedy of Kyz-Zhibek
Tragedy of Kyz-Zhibek
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Family conflict
Family conflict
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Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
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Direct Speech
Direct Speech
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Kyz-Zhibek's fate
Kyz-Zhibek's fate
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Tolegen's death
Tolegen's death
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Bekezhan's role
Bekezhan's role
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Tolegen's journey
Tolegen's journey
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Kyz-Zhibek's desire
Kyz-Zhibek's desire
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Family conflict
Family conflict
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Kazakh folk poem
Kazakh folk poem
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Study Notes
Kyz-Zhibek Story Summary
- Kyz-Zhibek is a beautiful Kazakh folk poem, similar to Romeo and Juliet.
- The poem was made into an opera in 1972.
- Kyz-Zhibek was famous for her beauty and intelligence.
- Many princes wanted to marry her but she only loved Tolegen.
- Tolegen, a handsome young man, wanted to marry Kyz-Zhibek, despite their families' hatred.
- Tolegen's father opposed the marriage.
- Bekezhan, the leader of Kyz-Zhibek's tribe, was furious about Tolegen.
- Bekezhan killed Tolegen.
- Kyz-Zhibek, heartbroken by Tolegen's death, jumped off a cliff.
Character Descriptions
- Kyz-Zhibek: intelligent
- Tolegen: strong-willed
- Bekezhan: wicked
Story Events in Order
- Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen met and fell in love.
- Kyz-Zhibek had a terrible dream.
- Tolegen went to meet Kyz-Zhibek.
- Bekezhan planned to kill Tolegen.
- Bekezhan and his friends killed Tolegen.
- Bekezhan told Kyz-Zhibek Tolegen was dead.
- Kyz-Zhibek was heartbroken and jumped off a cliff.
Vocabulary
- Steppe: vast, flat land
- Yurt: traditional nomadic dwelling
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Description
Explore the tragic love story of Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen, a Kazakh folk poem that echoes themes of love and family conflict, akin to Romeo and Juliet. Learn about the characters, key events, and the fateful ending that leads to Kyz-Zhibek's despair. This quiz delves into the narrative and its deeper meanings.
