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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Marco Polo's descriptions of human history are ______________.
(a) Astute.
(b) Limited but accurate.
(c) Extensive but inaccurate.
(d) Limited and inaccurate.

2. The Polos were not able to return to Constantinople for fear of what?
(a) Arrest.
(b) Murder.
(c) Retaliation.
(d) Exile.

3. What was proved by the shoemaker removing his right eye?
(a) He was a sinner doomed to hell.
(b) He will enter Paradise.
(c) His excellent faith.
(d) He was subject to the khalif's beliefs.

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 mysterious secrets of the world.
(d) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of Asia.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Marco Polo was curious and adept in seeing and describing the natural history of __________________.

3. Kashcar was known for its production of what?

4. The ________ stone was only available as a gift from the king, according to Chapter 26.

5. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?

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