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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?
(a) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of Asia.
(b) Those desirous of knowing the mysterious secrets of the world.
(c) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of the races of mankind.
(d) Those desirous of knowing the truth about The Great Khan.

2. The ________ stone was only available as a gift from the king, according to Chapter 26.
(a) Jasper.
(b) Chalcedonies.
(c) Balass ruby.
(d) Balshan tanzinite.

3. An envoy of Hulaga invited the Polos to join his trip to the Great Khan of the Tartars, __________.
(a) Kaidu.
(b) Kubilai.
(c) Arikbuga.
(d) Chinghiz.

4. Where were the three magi buried?
(a) Kasiban.
(b) Mosul.
(c) Arbor Secco.
(d) Saba.

5. What festival was celebrated September 28th?
(a) Tribunal day.
(b) White feast.
(c) The birth of the grand khan.
(d) The festival of the golden tablets.

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

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

8. The narrator who translated the stories in "The Travels of Marco Polo" was from where?
(a) China.
(b) Spain.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Genoa.

9. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was first introduced to the reading public in the thirteenth century as what?
(a) "A Description of the Provinces."
(b) "A Description of the Kingdoms."
(c) "A Description of the World."
(d) "A Description of the Empires."

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

11. Tartars were experts in _______________.
(a) Spears.
(b) Bows.
(c) Iron maces.
(d) Clubs.

12. Why was an umbrella carried overhead of the grand khan?
(a) To keep him cool in the heat.
(b) To keep the sun from burning his skin.
(c) It was a sign of good will.
(d) It denoted rank and authority.

13. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.
(a) 17.
(b) 19.
(c) 21.
(d) 12.

14. What did the name Kanbalu mean?
(a) City of mass wealth.
(b) City of the sovereign.
(c) City of the beautiful.
(d) City of the great khan.

15. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?
(a) A great river flowing in the midst of the city.
(b) Strong and willing men carrying goods.
(c) Camel caravans.
(d) A hard, dirt-paved road.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.

2. Who was the ruler of Kierman?

3. A thief could pay ______ the value of the property stolen in order to escape all further punishment.

4. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?

5. The grand khan's military men carried a golden tablet with what type of picture engraved upon it?

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