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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.
(a) A Lion, left.
(b) An Eagle, right.
(c) A Lion, right.
(d) An Eagle, left.

4. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?
(a) Chief Alau.
(b) Rustichello.
(c) Kubilai Kahn.
(d) King Arghun.

5. How did the inhabitants of Nocueran dress?
(a) With rings in their nose, ears and lips.
(b) They wore a thin gold plate around their middle section.
(c) With clothes made from the bark of a tree.
(d) They were naked.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many legitimate wives did the grand khan have?

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

3. What could be found in the castle of Paipurth, which was located between Trebizond and Tauris?

4. How many children did the king of Ziamba have?

5. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?

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