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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Polo tells Khan that the second half of Sophronia is filled with what?
(a) Markets, hen houses, silkworm farms, and poppy fields.
(b) Universities, observatories, and libraries.
(c) Gardens, statues, and fountains.
(d) Factories, palaces, slaughterhouses, and schools.

2. Which city stands on high pilings even though it sits on dry land?
(a) Zamoria.
(b) Algoria.
(c) Chernobia.
(d) Zenobia.

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

4. In the city with the large metal building in its center, what's inside each room of the building?
(a) Statuettes in honor of the city's past leaders.
(b) A large, blue globe showing a different model of the city.
(c) Stores of food in case of famine.
(d) Scrolls that tell of the city's history.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what do Khan's messengers warn of?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Disease.
(c) Battles.
(d) Famines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Polo explain that Zemrude's form is based on?

2. In Chapter 6, Polo claims that he's reached the point where, in the number of people he has known:

3. In Esmeralda, who moves through the sewers with the rats?

4. This peninsular city can be reached by ship or camel, revealing itself to travelers by both land and sea:

5. Esmeralda is known as the city of what?

(see the answer key)

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