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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the Penates and the Lares?
(a) The two main tribes of Ersilia.
(b) The ancestors of Melania's inhabitants.
(c) The two species that protect the people of Leandra.
(d) The guardians of Baucis.

2. What items from his travels does Polo spread at the feet of Khan in Chapter 8?
(a) A helmet, a seashell, a coconut, and a fan.
(b) A wooden box, a book, and a locket.
(c) A violin, a silk jacket, a bowl, and a feather.
(d) A spear, a chess set, and a hat.

3. The people of Adelma remind Polo of what?
(a) Princes and princesses.
(b) Overstuffed toads.
(c) Friends and relatives who have died.
(d) Spoiled children.

4. As Khan studies the wood of his chessboard, Polo begins to talk of:
(a) A field of sunflowers, ships, and children fast asleep.
(b) Tattoos, flowers, and men with beards.
(c) An ebony forest , docks, and women at windows.
(d) Elephants, strong winds, and sunsets.

5. When Polo finds Khan seated at a chessboard, what does the emperor invite Polo to do?
(a) Teach him how to play the game.
(b) Sit and play a game with him.
(c) Have a cup of tea while Khan finishes his game.
(d) Use the chess pieces to describe cities he has visited.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Euphemia, how many different nations gather to trade?

2. In Esmeralda, people can choose to travel by:

3. The people of Valdrada know their actions are repeated:

4. Why was the city on pilings built so high off the ground?

5. Which city is a gray stone metropolis with a large metal building in the center?

(see the answer key)

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