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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Clarice, people take parts of the old city and use them in different ways for what?
(a) Building the new city.
(b) Decorating their homes and gardens.
(c) Building musical instruments.
(d) Creating tools for growing crops and hunting.

3. Why does Polo initially rely on symbols to represent people and places?
(a) He's too shy to speak directly to the emperor.
(b) He cannot speak Khan's language.
(c) He wants to make it more challenging for Khan.
(d) He's eccentric and mischievous.

4. This peninsular city can be reached by ship or camel, revealing itself to travelers by both land and sea:
(a) Irma.
(b) Despina.
(c) Isaura.
(d) Tamara.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Khan listen to Polo's stories so intently?

2. When one listens to the ground in Argia, what does one hear?

3. Maurilia was once:

4. Khan tells Polo about his dreams of a city where the farewells from its harbor are what?

5. If a traveler to Thekla asks why the construction is never done, what answer will he hear?

(see the answer key)

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