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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. What miraculous event was said to have occurred at Samarcan?
(a) The pillar of the church fell and crushed a man who was raised back to life.
(b) The pillar of the church raised and Zagatai was healed.
(c) The pillar of the church raised to reveal the gold cup.
(d) The pillar of the church raised to reveal the stone.

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

3. Why did the people of Karkan suffer from swollen legs and goiters?
(a) Tainted food.
(b) Malnutrition.
(c) Curses.
(d) Bad drinking water.

4. What did the grand khan require be planted on the sides of roads?
(a) Melons.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Trees.

5. What was used for currency in Tholoman?
(a) Porcelain shells.
(b) Special stones.
(c) Notched wood.
(d) Stamped paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Kubilai Khan revere the most?

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

3. A particular vegetable in Kon-cha was very similar in color and smell to _____.

4. _________ were not inhabitants of Tauris.

5. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?

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