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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Khan listen to Polo's stories so intently?
(a) He will never have the chance to travel to all of these places.
(b) It stirs his imagination and gives him incentive to continue ruling.
(c) He is starved for entertainment.
(d) He's looking for clues to help him better rule his empire.

2. When the emperor and the traveler grow quiet in order to reflect on what was just said, the emperor sometimes:
(a) Stares at Polo piercingly.
(b) Weeps quietly.
(c) Imagines Polo answering his questions.
(d) Clears his throat loudly.

3. After the people of Chloe lock eyes with each other for a moment, what do they do?
(a) Invite each other for a visit.
(b) Approach to shake hands.
(c) Bow repeatedly.
(d) Move away without stopping.

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

5. When Marco Polo first tells his tales to Kublai Khan, he uses:
(a) Large words to impress Khan.
(b) Gestures and pantomimes.
(c) A language Khan developed.
(d) An interpreter.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Kublai Khan listens to the reports of his envoys and tax collectors while walking through his garden, his messengers speak in languages that:

2. Polo explains that the city Khan dreams of with the farewells from its harbor has one secret. What is it?

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

4. Polo wants to inform the emperor how much darkness is out there by focusing on:

5. When the people of Chloe pass each other in the street, what do they do?

(see the answer key)

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