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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, as Khan sits in his palace visualizing the growth of his empire, what does he see?
(a) Overpopulation leading to famine and disease.
(b) More innovations coming from his empire's brightest minds.
(c) Conquered territories spreading further into other regions.
(d) Warriors from the west coming to fight for his empire.

2. Where do the people of Isaura find water?
(a) Atop the highest mountain.
(b) In the city's aqueducts and reservoirs.
(c) Wherever they dig.
(d) From dew that forms on plants.

3. When Polo speaks of a city, he speaks:
(a) Of his own perceptions of the city.
(b) With a stutter.
(c) With an air of great authority.
(d) Only what he thinks the emperor wants to hear.

4. In the city with the large metal building in its center, what's inside each room of the building?
(a) A large, blue globe showing a different model of the city.
(b) Scrolls that tell of the city's history.
(c) Statuettes in honor of the city's past leaders.
(d) Stores of food in case of famine.

5. The strings of Ersilia come in different colors. What do these colors represent?
(a) Relationships.
(b) Victories.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Polo gives Khan impressions of:

2. The various depictions of Fedora show what?

3. When Marco Polo meets with Kublai Khan, he:

4. What confuses Polo about Armilla?

5. What theme runs through Chapter 4 with regard to how Polo tells his tales?

(see the answer key)

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