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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Khan accuses Polo of lying about the state of his empire, what does Polo say?
(a) He agrees the empire is sick and explains that is why he travels to the distant places.
(b) He insists that he has never, and never will, lie to the emperor.
(c) He has embellished every story in order to make it more appealing for the emperor.
(d) If the emperor does not want to hear the truth, then Polo's travels and tales will end.

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

3. When Polo tells his tales while enjoying the evening breeze as he sits on a doorstep, what does he explain to Khan?
(a) The setting they're in will affect how the tale is remembered.
(b) The cool air clears his mind and keeps him awake.
(c) His traveling days may soon come to an end.
(d) This reminds him of a time from one of his past travels.

4. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what do Khan's messengers warn of?
(a) Disease.
(b) Betrayal.
(c) Famines.
(d) Battles.

5. What does Polo see rising vertically in Armilla?
(a) Pipes where the houses should be.
(b) Columns that hold nothing up.
(c) Tall, slender windmills.
(d) Stacks of seashells.

Short Answer Questions

1. This peninsular city can be reached by ship or camel, revealing itself to travelers by both land and sea:

2. What creates connections between lives in Chloe?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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