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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.
(a) Khutulun.
(b) Napir Asu.
(c) Khanum Organa Hatum.
(d) Kogatin.

3. The Great Khan issued ___________ to assure lodging and needs when the Polos went to the Pope.
(a) A sack full of spices.
(b) Fabrics.
(c) A tablet of gold.
(d) Precious gems.

4. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?
(a) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of the races of mankind.
(b) Those desirous of knowing the truth about The Great Khan.
(c) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of Asia.
(d) Those desirous of knowing the mysterious secrets of the world.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.

3. Arghun was the king of _____________.

4. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos and a baron to the Pope requesting a hundred men?

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

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