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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tangible items do merchants trade in Euphemia?
(a) Gunpowder and fireworks.
(b) Poppy seeds, grain, and nutmeg.
(c) Silk fabrics as well as silk worms.
(d) Curry powder and white and green tea.

2. Khan tells Polo about his dreams of a city where the farewells from its harbor are what?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Tearful but silent.
(c) Insincere.
(d) Joyous and celebratory.

3. What does Polo's recollection of the city of Zirma include?
(a) Noisy festivals and sleek sailboats.
(b) Feasting men and strong women.
(c) Palm trees and colorful tents.
(d) Flying dirigibles and tattoo parlors.

4. At the conclusion of Chapter 1, Khan is completely satisfied with Polo's explanations but still remembers what?
(a) That Polo used to lie to him.
(b) To pretend to question Polo's accuracy.
(c) The symbols and emblems Polo once used.
(d) How ridiculous Polo looked when he used more gestures.

5. Polo understands that when he has irritated Khan, the emperor will:
(a) Need to be left alone with his thoughts.
(b) Get up and storm off.
(c) Signal the conversation to end immediately.
(d) Offer subtle cues that Polo needs to leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. If a traveler walks into Zemrude with his head held down by grief, how will he see the city?

2. Worried about his own empire, Khan begins to dream of cities that are:

3. In the city with the large metal building in its center, what's inside each room of the building?

4. When Marco Polo meets with Kublai Khan, he:

5. Why does Khan listen to Polo's stories so intently?

(see the answer key)

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