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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road to Cathay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far was Kotan from Karkan?
(a) Eight days journey.
(b) Three days journey.
(c) Twelve days journey.
(d) Six days journey.

2. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?
(a) Things he stumbles upon.
(b) The mysteries of the world.
(c) Only the truth of what he sees.
(d) Things he sees and things he hears from others.

3. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?
(a) As a loyal follower of God.
(b) As an honest and trustworthy citizen of Venice.
(c) As a learned and honest citizen of Genoa.
(d) As a wise and learned citizen of Venice.

4. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.
(a) Traders from Genoa.
(b) Merchants in Genoa.
(c) Merchants in Constantinople.
(d) Traders from Constantinople.

5. Survival required a practical traveler and merchant to take advantage of ___________along the route with natural and man-made obstacles.
(a) Shelter, routes and people.
(b) People, places and food.
(c) Food, water and transport.
(d) Water, shelter and food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was proved by the shoemaker removing his right eye?

2. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?

3. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.

4. Kashcar was known for its production of what?

5. Where were the three magi buried?

(see the answer key)

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