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

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

3. The custom, during the process of removing the bodies of princes, was for those who formed the escort to ______________ persons they met on the road.
(a) Bless.
(b) Rob.
(c) Befriend.
(d) Slay.

4. Marco Polo's father and uncle were _________________.
(a) Traders from Constantinople.
(b) Merchants in Genoa.
(c) Traders from Genoa.
(d) Merchants in Constantinople.

5. How long did it take to cross the desert called Lop?
(a) Fifteen days.
(b) One month.
(c) Three months.
(d) Seven days.

Short Answer Questions

1. ______________ was an unknown term in medieval language.

2. Arghun was the king of _____________.

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

4. Marco Polo was _________ years old when Pope Clement died.

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

(see the answer key)

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