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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the introduction, what made "The Travels of Marco Polo" a best seller?
(a) The mystery of Kubilai Khan's thirteenth century empire.
(b) The ease in obtaining a copy of the book.
(c) The wild and exciting tales.
(d) Rustichello's writing.

2. Experiences between leaving in 1271 and returning in 1292 are described by Marco Polo through his chroniclers_________ and __________.
(a) Latham and Ramusio.
(b) Rustichello and Saint Barsamo.
(c) Ramusio and Kustichello.
(d) Ramusio and Rustigielo.

3. The Great Khan succeeded _______ to rule the eastern part of the Mongol empire.
(a) Tuli.
(b) Chinghiz.
(c) Arikbuga.
(d) Mangku Kaan.

4. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

5. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was penned in ________ by the writer Marco Polo commissioned.
(a) Russian.
(b) English.
(c) Arabic.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marco Polo, in the central part of Armenia lies an exceedingly large and high mountain. What can be found on this mountain?

2. Barka Khan was the lord of ______________.

3. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.

4. The Polos were not able to return to Constantinople for fear of what?

5. Survival required a practical traveler and merchant to take advantage of ___________along the route with natural and man-made obstacles.

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