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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Armilla, what is one likely to catch a glimpse of?
(a) Prayer flags fluttering from rooftops.
(b) Children flying colorful, dragon-shaped kites in the distance.
(c) Young boys fishing with their bare hands in the river.
(d) Young women bathing in the many tubs and showers.

2. Why was the city on pilings built so high off the ground?
(a) Because of high tides.
(b) For protection against seasonal floods.
(c) Nobody remembers.
(d) Because the previous ruler was mad.

3. Polo first describes the city of Diomira to Khan as:
(a) A quiet place full of intelligent, inquisitive people and lush gardens.
(b) Desperately in need of revitalization.
(c) Gaudy and loud, with ridiculous artwork.
(d) Filled with beautiful items, including silver domed buildings and bronze statues.

4. What city is found 80 miles northwest of Zenobia?
(a) Euphemia.
(b) Euphrates.
(c) Eureka.
(d) Eugenia.

5. When the people of Chloe pass each other in the street, what do they do?
(a) Picture each other wearing different clothes.
(b) Stop to exchange warm greetings.
(c) Bow deeply to each other.
(d) Imagine entire lives for each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Polo tells his tales while enjoying the evening breeze as he sits on a doorstep, what does he explain to Khan?

2. Khan's messengers advise him on the price of:

3. When Polo first communicates with Khan, the emperor is able to:

4. What does Polo say he gauges everywhere he travels to?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what do Khan's messengers warn of?

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