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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. As Khan studies the wood of his chessboard, Polo begins to talk of:
(a) Elephants, strong winds, and sunsets.
(b) Tattoos, flowers, and men with beards.
(c) An ebony forest , docks, and women at windows.
(d) A field of sunflowers, ships, and children fast asleep.

3. Polo understands that when he has irritated Khan, the emperor will:
(a) Signal the conversation to end immediately.
(b) Need to be left alone with his thoughts.
(c) Get up and storm off.
(d) Offer subtle cues that Polo needs to leave.

4. In Eusapia, what is there really is no way of knowing anymore?
(a) Who is alive and who is dead.
(b) Whether or not the dead truly are communicating with the living.
(c) How long the city has existed.
(d) How long its underground counterpart has existed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the emperor tells Polo that he's dreamed up a city and describes it, what does Polo reply?

2. What does Polo say he gauges everywhere he travels to?

3. Where do the people of Isaura find water?

4. What is Eutropia composed of?

5. As he travels through Adelma, what does Polo wonder?

(see the answer key)

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