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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through From Peking to Amoy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men did the grand khan appoint to oversee his officers and the men of his army?
(a) 6.
(b) 14.
(c) 28.
(d) 12.

2. What gift was sent from one of the Tartar princes to the Roman Pontiff from the city of Chinchitalas?
(a) A bronze statue.
(b) A brilliant ruby.
(c) A woven napkin.
(d) A coral salamander.

3. The Polos survived ______________ for three years until Pope Clement died.
(a) Snow and swollen rivers.
(b) Lack of food and shelter.
(c) Heat and blowing winds.
(d) Lack of money and falling snow.

4. What was the doctrine of faith held by the Tartars, according to Chapter 48?
(a) They believed in a deity whose nature was full of intellect.
(b) They believed in a deity whose nature was sublime and heavenly.
(c) They believed in a deity whose nature was to subdue the world.
(d) They believed in a deity whose nature was of wrath.

5. The custom, during the process of removing the bodies of princes, was for those who formed the escort to ______________ persons they met on the road.
(a) Rob.
(b) Slay.
(c) Befriend.
(d) Bless.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marco Polo was _________ years old when Pope Clement died.

2. What was the distance between Kangigu and Amu?

3. What big animal was found in Bangala?

4. What did the inhabitants of Kangigu make wine from?

5. What year did Kubilai Khan begin his reign?

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