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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the emperor tells Polo that he's dreamed up a city and describes it, what does Polo reply?
(a) He asks to not be interrupted again.
(b) It's the city Polo was just describing.
(c) It's the most fantastic city Polo has ever heard of.
(d) He praises the emperor's wit and imagination.

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

3. Polo first describes the city of Diomira to Khan as:
(a) Desperately in need of revitalization.
(b) Gaudy and loud, with ridiculous artwork.
(c) Filled with beautiful items, including silver domed buildings and bronze statues.
(d) A quiet place full of intelligent, inquisitive people and lush gardens.

4. Polo describes a city with two forms of religion. In one, the gods live in a subterranean lake. In the other, the gods live where?
(a) The top of the volcanic mountain.
(b) Statues and monuments.
(c) Clouds that bring rain.
(d) The blades of windmills.

5. When strangers arrive to Zobeide, what impression do they have of the city?
(a) It looks like a piece of heaven.
(b) They've seen this place before in their dreams.
(c) They feel a deep longing in their hearts.
(d) They do not understand what drew people here.

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone in Thekla will see what?

2. Which city is said to be between two deserts, one of sand and one of water?

3. Looking at Argia from above, what does one see?

4. Who are honored throughout Leonia?

5. Polo gives Khan impressions of:

(see the answer key)

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