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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The "white city" described by Polo is:
(a) Accessible by sea only.
(b) Surrounded by a tall, whitewashed wall.
(c) Based on the dream of many men.
(d) Built with seashells and white stones.

2. What does Polo explain that Zemrude's form is based on?
(a) The dream of the dreamer.
(b) The hope of its people.
(c) The traveler's mood.
(d) The orientation of the sky.

3. When one leaves Zenobia and travels for six days and seven nights, where would one end up?
(a) Zoey.
(b) Zoroastria.
(c) Zapata.
(d) Zobeide.

4. What city is found 80 miles northwest of Zenobia?
(a) Eugenia.
(b) Eureka.
(c) Euphrates.
(d) Euphemia.

5. Why was the city on pilings built so high off the ground?
(a) Nobody remembers.
(b) For protection against seasonal floods.
(c) Because the previous ruler was mad.
(d) Because of high tides.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Polo, what is found in half of Sophronia?

2. When Polo speaks of Zemrude, one of the views he offers is filled with:

3. After Khan sends Polo on many missions, Polo learns:

4. Which city is described as having buildings with spiral staircases and with spiral seashells encrusted in the staircases?

5. Polo first describes the city of Diomira to Khan as:

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