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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. In 1292, Marco Polo safely delivered a bride for _____.
(a) Arghun.
(b) Cosmas.
(c) Mingan.
(d) Theophylactus Simocatta.

2. Marco Polo stayed at the Great Khan's court for _____ years to do many missions.
(a) 21.
(b) 19.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

3. Tartars were experts in _______________.
(a) Spears.
(b) Bows.
(c) Iron maces.
(d) Clubs.

4. According to the Prologue, what things does Marco Polo describe in the book?
(a) Things he stumbles upon.
(b) Things he sees and things he hears from others.
(c) The mysteries of the world.
(d) Only the truth of what he sees.

5. The Polos survived ______________ for three years until Pope Clement died.
(a) Lack of food and shelter.
(b) Lack of money and falling snow.
(c) Snow and swollen rivers.
(d) Heat and blowing winds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the Tartars first establish residence?

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

3. _______________ was chosen to replace Queen Bulagan after her death.

4. What did the infant, Christ, give the wise men as they were leaving?

5. ______________ was an unknown term in medieval language.

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