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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through From China to India.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many towns were under the jurisdiction of Yan-gui?
(a) 31.
(b) 24.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

2. What could be found in Mien?
(a) A royal palace.
(b) A magic well.
(c) A grave site.
(d) A great sepulcher.

3. What was the doctrine of faith held by the Tartars, according to Chapter 48?
(a) They believed in a deity whose nature was sublime and heavenly.
(b) They believed in a deity whose nature was of wrath.
(c) They believed in a deity whose nature was full of intellect.
(d) They believed in a deity whose nature was to subdue the world.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How deep was the sea between Lochac and the island of Pentan?

3. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?

4. What months did the grand khan reside in Kanbalu?

5. Trade-routes were costly to follow, so high value commodities like ________________ were needed to make a profit on the way.

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