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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) He's looking for clues to help him better rule his empire.
(c) He is starved for entertainment.
(d) It stirs his imagination and gives him incentive to continue ruling.

2. If a traveler walks into Zemrude with his head held down by grief, how will he see the city?
(a) In decline.
(b) Void of color.
(c) Brilliantly lit.
(d) From above.

3. At the conclusion of Chapter 1, Khan is completely satisfied with Polo's explanations but still remembers what?
(a) That Polo used to lie to him.
(b) The symbols and emblems Polo once used.
(c) How ridiculous Polo looked when he used more gestures.
(d) To pretend to question Polo's accuracy.

4. Whenever the emperor is in a good mood and says how splendid his empire is, he wants to know why Polo:
(a) Has stopped traveling.
(b) Focuses on inessential and disappointing things.
(c) Doesn't bring back more souvenirs.
(d) Criticizes the people of his empire.

5. Someone traveling to Maurilia will be invited to what?
(a) Dine with the city's group of elders.
(b) Enjoy the current city while hearing of its past.
(c) Offer a gift to the city's ruler.
(d) Stay and relax for three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Polo initially rely on symbols to represent people and places?

2. Polo tells Khan that the second half of Sophronia is filled with what?

3. Where do the people of Isaura find water?

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

5. After the people of Chloe lock eyes with each other for a moment, what do they do?

(see the answer key)

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