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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?
(a) Kubilai Kahn.
(b) Chief Alau.
(c) King Arghun.
(d) Rustichello.

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

3. Survival required a practical traveler and merchant to take advantage of ___________along the route with natural and man-made obstacles.
(a) Shelter, routes and people.
(b) Water, shelter and food.
(c) Food, water and transport.
(d) People, places and food.

4. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?
(a) As an honest and trustworthy citizen of Venice.
(b) As a wise and learned citizen of Venice.
(c) As a loyal follower of God.
(d) As a learned and honest citizen of Genoa.

5. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.
(a) An Eagle, right.
(b) An Eagle, left.
(c) A Lion, right.
(d) A Lion, left.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.

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

3. What three regions were assigned to lesser family khans to rule over?

4. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.

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

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