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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through From Peking to Amoy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The grand khan's military men carried a golden tablet with what type of picture engraved upon it?
(a) A lion.
(b) A falcon.
(c) The feet of an elephant.
(d) The face of the grand khan.

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

3. What fruit could weigh over two pounds troy-weight in Chan-glu?
(a) Peaches.
(b) Apples.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Pears.

4. In 1272, who was appointed governor of Tudin-fu?
(a) Lucansor.
(b) Angul.
(c) Cen-temur.
(d) Mongatai.

5. What was the chief aim or goal of Facfur?
(a) Increasing his enjoyment and multiplying his pleasures.
(b) Building up his military strength and adding men under his command.
(c) Fortifying the cities under his dominion.
(d) Administering justice to those who acted unbecomingly.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 21, what type of tree grew in the province of Timochain?

2. Tartars mostly survived on ____________ while on an expedition.

3. What allowed the inhabitants of Baldach or Bagadet to transport their goods to and from the sea of India?

4. Why was an umbrella carried overhead of the grand khan?

5. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?

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