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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
Tolegen's father supported his desire to marry Kyz-Zhibek.
Tolegen's father supported his desire to marry Kyz-Zhibek.
False
Bekezhan wanted Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen to be together.
Bekezhan wanted Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen to be together.
False
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.
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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.
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The first Kazakh opera was based on the story of Kyz-Zhibek.
The first Kazakh opera was based on the story of Kyz-Zhibek.
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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.
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Sultan Khodzhikov directed a 1972 film adaptation of Kyz-Zhibek.
Sultan Khodzhikov directed a 1972 film adaptation of Kyz-Zhibek.
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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?
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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?
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Which character planned the death of Tolegen?
Which character planned the death of Tolegen?
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How did Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen feel upon meeting each other?
How did Kyz-Zhibek and Tolegen feel upon meeting each other?
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What artistic forms have been influenced by the story of Kyz-Zhibek?
What artistic forms have been influenced by the story of Kyz-Zhibek?
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What was Kyz-Zhibek's defining characteristic in the story?
What was Kyz-Zhibek's defining characteristic in the story?
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What action did Kyz-Zhibek take after learning of Tolegen's fate?
What action did Kyz-Zhibek take after learning of Tolegen's fate?
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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?
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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.
