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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. What could be found in the castle of Paipurth, which was located between Trebizond and Tauris?
(a) Gold mine.
(b) Fountain of oil.
(c) Silver mine.
(d) Fountain of youth.

2. Marco Polo was _________ years old when Pope Clement died.
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 17.

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

4. What could be found in Kierman?
(a) Springs.
(b) Turquoise.
(c) Gold.
(d) Fountains of oil.

5. _________ were not inhabitants of Tauris.
(a) Jacobites.
(b) Georgians.
(c) Nestorians.
(d) Cathaians.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is being addressed in the Prologue?

3. How long did it take to cross the desert called Lop?

4. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?

5. What was proved by the shoemaker removing his right eye?

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