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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprised Dunn about Battuta contacting Teghon Temur?
(a) He had been fired.
(b) He had no gifts to bring.
(c) He was sick.
(d) It had been years since he set out.

2. What was wrong with the Arabic guide hired by Battuta?
(a) He was a thief.
(b) He was lame.
(c) He was blind.
(d) He was rude.

3. How did Battuta describe China?
(a) Distasteful.
(b) Crowded.
(c) Strange.
(d) All of the above.

4. What kind of stability does Dunn praise the Mamluks for?
(a) Religious.
(b) Political.
(c) Geographical.
(d) Economical.

5. How long did Battuta stay in Cairo?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 1 week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of guide did Battuta need to find before seeking his fortune?

2. Who ruled China at the time of this book?

3. How does Dunn describe the Islamic divorce process?

4. Where in China does Dunn say Battuta is not likely to have visited?

5. What was special to Battuta about Adam’s Peak?

(see the answer key)

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