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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road to Cathay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?
(a) He was apprehensive of their strength.
(b) He thought they would be better able to defend themselves.
(c) He was worried they were becoming too lazy.
(d) He wanted to start new provinces with multiple groups of Tartars.

2. How far was Kotan from Karkan?
(a) Eight days journey.
(b) Three days journey.
(c) Six days journey.
(d) Twelve days journey.

3. What did the infant, Christ, give the wise men as they were leaving?
(a) A stone.
(b) A bag of spices.
(c) A gold coin.
(d) A piece of gold cloth.

4. What type of water could be found in Kobiam?
(a) Salt water.
(b) Sulfur water.
(c) Bitter water.
(d) Citrus flavored water.

5. People of Vokhan were of which religious persuasion?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Mahometans.
(c) Hindus.
(d) Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift was sent from one of the Tartar princes to the Roman Pontiff from the city of Chinchitalas?

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

3. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.

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

5. Experiences between leaving in 1271 and returning in 1292 are described by Marco Polo through his chroniclers_________ and __________.

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