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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1292, Marco Polo safely delivered a bride for _____.
(a) Theophylactus Simocatta.
(b) Arghun.
(c) Cosmas.
(d) Mingan.

2. Who is being addressed in the Prologue?
(a) Readers of the world.
(b) Kings and other dignitaries of the world.
(c) The learned.
(d) Emperors, kings, dukes, marquises, earls, and knights.

3. "Idolaters" include________.
(a) Buddhists and Jews.
(b) Saracens and Cathayans.
(c) Hindus and Buddhists.
(d) Hindus and Mahomets.

4. The Polos were not able to return to Constantinople for fear of what?
(a) Exile.
(b) Arrest.
(c) Murder.
(d) Retaliation.

5. Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo started a venture sailing to Sudak to __________.
(a) Sell jewels.
(b) Sell minerals.
(c) Sell spices.
(d) Sell silk.

Short Answer Questions

1. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.

2. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.

3. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?

4. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was first introduced to the reading public in the thirteenth century as what?

5. From the East in 1206, whom did the Mongol tribes elect to rule northern China?

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