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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 generation khan was Kubilai Khan?
(a) Twelfth.
(b) Fourth.
(c) Sixth.
(d) Eighth.

2. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?
(a) He wanted to start new provinces with multiple groups of Tartars.
(b) He was worried they were becoming too lazy.
(c) He was apprehensive of their strength.
(d) He thought they would be better able to defend themselves.

3. What was used for currency in Tholoman?
(a) Stamped paper.
(b) Porcelain shells.
(c) Special stones.
(d) Notched wood.

4. In ____, a battle began with the sultan of Egypt.
(a) Yezd.
(b) Zorzania.
(c) Acre.
(d) Ayas.

5. What could be found in the castle of Paipurth, which was located between Trebizond and Tauris?
(a) Gold mine.
(b) Fountain of oil.
(c) Silver mine.
(d) Fountain of youth.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator who translated the stories in "The Travels of Marco Polo" was from where?

2. What type of clothing was worn in Chintigui?

3. What direction was Peyn from Kotan?

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

5. Where did the Tartars first establish residence?

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