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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to really understand the language of Hypatia, what must Polo do?
(a) Free himself from images.
(b) Spend at least two months there.
(c) Better understand the hand gestures.
(d) Learn a new set of written symbols.

2. Which city stands on high pilings even though it sits on dry land?
(a) Zenobia.
(b) Algoria.
(c) Chernobia.
(d) Zamoria.

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

4. Which city is described as a place where traitors are strung from lampposts and old men sit on docks, telling stories while mending fishing nets?
(a) Zaira.
(b) Zirma.
(c) Isidora.
(d) Anastasia.

5. Which is the city of perceptions and symbols, where items are valuable because of what they represent, not what they really are?
(a) Tamara.
(b) Zora.
(c) Isaura.
(d) Zirma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Polo states that Dorothea can be described by its canals, towers, people, and history, or how else?

2. In Armilla, what is one likely to catch a glimpse of?

3. At the conclusion of Chapter 1, Khan is completely satisfied with Polo's explanations but still remembers what?

4. Khan's messengers advise him on the price of:

5. Polo understands that when he has irritated Khan, the emperor will:

(see the answer key)

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