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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In Esmeralda, who moves through the sewers with the rats?
(a) The cleaning crew.
(b) Lepers.
(c) Conspirators and smugglers.
(d) Prisoners.

4. Khan's messengers advise him on the price of:
(a) Medicines imported from nearby regions.
(b) New battle ships.
(c) Materials found in his land holdings.
(d) Purple cloth for his royal garments.

5. When a traveler arrives at Phyllis, what does he decide to do?
(a) Relax in the public baths.
(b) Dance, sing, and eat.
(c) Stay there for the rest of his life.
(d) Sleep by day and explore by night.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the city with the large metal building in its center, what's inside each room of the building?

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

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

4. When Polo speaks of a city, he speaks:

5. What does Polo say he gauges everywhere he travels to?

(see the answer key)

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