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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 type of clothing was worn in Chintigui?
(a) Paper.
(b) Leather.
(c) Silk.
(d) Bark.

2. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?
(a) Only the truth of what he sees.
(b) Things he sees and things he hears from others.
(c) Things he stumbles upon.
(d) The mysteries of the world.

3. What was manufactured in Arzingan?
(a) Silk clothes.
(b) Iron masks.
(c) Silver mirrors.
(d) Fine cotton.

4. What direction was Peyn from Kotan?
(a) East-north-east.
(b) East-south-west.
(c) North-east and east.
(d) East-south-east.

5. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.
(a) Merchants in Constantinople.
(b) Merchants in Genoa.
(c) Traders from Constantinople.
(d) Traders from Genoa.

Short Answer Questions

1. _________ were not inhabitants of Tauris.

2. What miraculous event was said to have occurred at Samarcan?

3. What lay to either side of the causeway leading to Manji?

4. What months did the grand khan reside in Kanbalu?

5. What festival was celebrated September 28th?

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