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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Polo describes a bridge made of stone, Khan wants to know:
(a) Which stone supports the bridge.
(b) How many stones are in the bridge.
(c) How large the stones are.
(d) Whether the stones are rough or smooth.

2. This peninsular city can be reached by ship or camel, revealing itself to travelers by both land and sea:
(a) Irma.
(b) Despina.
(c) Tamara.
(d) Isaura.

3. If a traveler walks into Zemrude with his head held high, how does he see the city?
(a) From below.
(b) Vibrant.
(c) Through a mist.
(d) Directly in front.

4. When Khan accuses Polo of lying about the state of his empire, what does Polo say?
(a) He insists that he has never, and never will, lie to the emperor.
(b) If the emperor does not want to hear the truth, then Polo's travels and tales will end.
(c) He agrees the empire is sick and explains that is why he travels to the distant places.
(d) He has embellished every story in order to make it more appealing for the emperor.

5. Which city is a gray stone metropolis with a large metal building in the center?
(a) Lenora.
(b) Prada.
(c) Fedora.
(d) Isadora.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whenever the emperor is in a good mood and says how splendid his empire is, he wants to know why Polo:

2. When one leaves Zenobia and travels for six days and seven nights, where would one end up?

3. When a traveler arrives at Phyllis, what does he decide to do?

4. The "white city" described by Polo is:

5. When do merchants from many different nations gather at Euphemia to trade?

(see the answer key)

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