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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Khan says that he has a model city in his mind, he explains that from that city, he can:
(a) Deduce all possible cities.
(b) Send Polo to every other city.
(c) Best rule his empire.
(d) Supply silk to the rest of his empire.

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

3. When Polo first communicates with Khan, the emperor is able to:
(a) Decipher his signs.
(b) Comprehend his unusual accent.
(c) Look interested despite being bored.
(d) Understand everything completely.

4. Khan's messengers advise him on the price of:
(a) Medicines imported from nearby regions.
(b) Materials found in his land holdings.
(c) Purple cloth for his royal garments.
(d) New battle ships.

5. In the city with the large metal building in its center, what's inside each room of the building?
(a) Statuettes in honor of the city's past leaders.
(b) Scrolls that tell of the city's history.
(c) Stores of food in case of famine.
(d) A large, blue globe showing a different model of the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Esmeralda, who moves through the sewers with the rats?

2. If a traveler walks into Zemrude with his head held high, how does he see the city?

3. How does Melania's population renew itself?

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

5. The more Khan listens to Polo's stories, the less certain he is that he is sitting in the garden or:

(see the answer key)

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