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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Esmeralda layered with?
(a) Sturdy canvas covers of many colors.
(b) Stairs, landings, and bridges.
(c) Flower-covered windowsills and green rooftops.
(d) Terraces and rice fields.

3. Polo offers two vantage points of Zemrude; one includes:
(a) Busy markets and bustling streets.
(b) Windmills and bright flowers.
(c) Flapping curtains, fountains, and windowsills.
(d) Walls with gaping holes.

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

5. When Khan asks if he will finally be able to fully possess his empire after learning the meaning of all of Polo's symbols, the traveler replies that Khan:
(a) Will be esteemed by every man, woman, and child in the empire.
(b) Will reach a state of great enlightenment.
(c) Will then be an emblem among the emblems.
(d) Will be able to teach the symbols to his many children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Esmeralda, people can choose to travel by:

2. When Polo lands at the furthest city to which he's ever traveled, he arrives when?

3. In Hypatia, when Polo wants to see the sultan at the palace, who is he allowed to question instead?

4. As the two men sit smoking their pipes, does Khan actually confront Polo?

5. After the people of Ersilia move and the city is in ruins, what are left?

(see the answer key)

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