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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. What did the inhabitants of Chan-glu do with dead bodies?
(a) Eat them.
(b) Bury them only three feet deep.
(c) Burn them.
(d) Display them in the center of the village.

2. What did the infant, Christ, give the wise men as they were leaving?
(a) A bag of spices.
(b) A gold coin.
(c) A stone.
(d) A piece of gold cloth.

3. What was the richest province in the eastern world?
(a) Kanbalu.
(b) Cathay.
(c) Kardandan.
(d) Manji.

4. How many wives did the king of Kangigu have?
(a) 700.
(b) 350.
(c) 250.
(d) 400.

5. Why did men need to anchor in the middle of streams in Chintigui?
(a) Because of fierce dogs.
(b) Because of wolves.
(c) Because of tigers.
(d) Because of elephants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?

2. Kashcar was known for its production of what?

3. Where was the mint of the grand khan located?

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

5. What was proved by the shoemaker removing his right eye?

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