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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is stated in the Prologue as one of the reasons someone would read this book?
(a) Those desirous of knowing the mysterious secrets of the world.
(b) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of Asia.
(c) Those desirous of knowing the diversities of the races of mankind.
(d) Those desirous of knowing the truth about The Great Khan.

2. How many legitimate wives did the grand khan have?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 8.

3. Why did Prester John try to separate the Tartars?
(a) He was apprehensive of their strength.
(b) He wanted to start new provinces with multiple groups of Tartars.
(c) He was worried they were becoming too lazy.
(d) He thought they would be better able to defend themselves.

4. "The Travels of Marco Polo" was penned in ________ by the writer Marco Polo commissioned.
(a) French.
(b) Arabic.
(c) English.
(d) Russian.

5. How many young female attendants did each legitimate wife have?
(a) 300.
(b) 250.
(c) 400.
(d) 175.

6. Why was the city of Tai-du built?
(a) Kanbalu was attacked and burned to the ground.
(b) Kanbalu was built too close to a major body of water.
(c) Astrologers said Kanbalu was destined to become rebellious.
(d) Kanbalu had become too run down and old.

7. How is Marco Polo described in the Prologue?
(a) As an honest and trustworthy citizen of Venice.
(b) As a learned and honest citizen of Genoa.
(c) As a wise and learned citizen of Venice.
(d) As a loyal follower of God.

8. ______________ was an unknown term in medieval language.
(a) "Restitution."
(b) "Compassion."
(c) "Civilization."
(d) "Barbaric."

9. What generation khan was Kubilai Khan?
(a) Eighth.
(b) Twelfth.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Sixth.

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

11. Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo started a venture sailing to Sudak to __________.
(a) Sell minerals.
(b) Sell spices.
(c) Sell silk.
(d) Sell jewels.

12. What year did Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo sail to Sudak?
(a) 1250.
(b) 1259.
(c) 1261.
(d) 1260.

13. Marco Polo was an emissary of whom?
(a) Kubilai Kahn.
(b) King Arghun.
(c) Rustichello.
(d) Chief Alau.

14. Which characteristic does not fit Marco Polo's description of Turkomans?
(a) Followers of Mahomet.
(b) Accepting of others.
(c) Rude people.
(d) Dull of intellect.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the workers at Saint Barsamo make?

2. A thief could pay ______ the value of the property stolen in order to escape all further punishment.

3. Where were the three magi buried?

4. According to Marco Polo, in ancient times, kings of Zorzania were born with the mark of _____________ on the ___________ shoulder.

5. Merchants in the city of Yasdi manufactured what?

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