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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Road to Cathay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ________ stone was only available as a gift from the king, according to Chapter 26.
(a) Balass ruby.
(b) Balshan tanzinite.
(c) Jasper.
(d) Chalcedonies.

2. What direction was Peyn from Kotan?
(a) East-south-west.
(b) North-east and east.
(c) East-south-east.
(d) East-north-east.

3. Marco Polo was _________ years old when Pope Clement died.
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

4. According to the introduction, what made "The Travels of Marco Polo" a best seller?
(a) The mystery of Kubilai Khan's thirteenth century empire.
(b) The wild and exciting tales.
(c) Rustichello's writing.
(d) The ease in obtaining a copy of the book.

5. What was proved by the shoemaker removing his right eye?
(a) His excellent faith.
(b) He was subject to the khalif's beliefs.
(c) He will enter Paradise.
(d) He was a sinner doomed to hell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Arghun was the king of _____________.

2. Where did the Tartars first establish residence?

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

4. What year did Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo sail to Sudak?

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

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