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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. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?
(a) Tree of the water.
(b) Tree of the salt.
(c) Tree of the sun.
(d) Tree of the people.

2. What year did Kubilai Khan begin his reign?
(a) 1256.
(b) 1252.
(c) 1258.
(d) 1254.

3. How long did it take to cross the desert called Lop?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Three months.
(c) One month.
(d) Fifteen days.

4. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?
(a) Strong and willing men carrying goods.
(b) A great river flowing in the midst of the city.
(c) A hard, dirt-paved road.
(d) Camel caravans.

5. What was the distance between Kangigu and Amu?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 25 days.
(c) 31 days.
(d) 14 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1272, who was appointed governor of Tudin-fu?

2. What could be found in Kierman?

3. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?

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

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.

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