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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marco Polo first tells his tales to Kublai Khan, he uses:
(a) Large words to impress Khan.
(b) An interpreter.
(c) Gestures and pantomimes.
(d) A language Khan developed.

2. When Khan tells Polo that he's dreamed of a city bathed in the light of the moon, what does Polo say?
(a) It is called Lalage.
(b) This describes most cities Polo has seen.
(c) He dreamed of such as city, too.
(d) Such a city would be a lonely place.

3. In Esmeralda, people can choose to travel by:
(a) Flying ships or water vessels.
(b) Camel or horse.
(c) Land or boat.
(d) Foot or rickshaw.

4. As the two men sit smoking their pipes, does Khan actually confront Polo?
(a) The whole sequence is just Khan's dream.
(b) No, Khan never confronts Polo.
(c) Yes, Khan definitely confronts Polo.
(d) It's not clear whether this actually happens or Khan only imagines it.

5. Polo wants to inform the emperor how much darkness is out there by focusing on:
(a) Traitors and those who speak poison.
(b) Remnants of past glory.
(c) The debauchery of each region.
(d) Small glimmers of light.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Kublai Khan listens to the reports of his envoys and tax collectors while walking through his garden, his messengers speak in languages that:

2. In Armilla, what is one likely to catch a glimpse of?

3. What's missing in Armilla?

4. What does Polo see rising vertically in Armilla?

5. What does Polo explain that Zemrude's form is based on?

(see the answer key)

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