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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The city of Arzingan was located in ___.

2. Kubilai Khan fought a great battle with whom?

3. Tartars were experts in _______________.

4. In ____, a battle began with the sultan of Egypt.

5. The narrator who translated the stories in "The Travels of Marco Polo" was from where?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Marco Polo write this book?

2. Describe the personal guards for the grand khan.

3. Discuss the custom observed upon the birth of a son in the city of Sachion. Use Chapter 37 as a reference.

4. According to Chapter 3, what three classes of inhabitants resided in Turkomania?

5. Why did the Great Khan send the Polos, with a baron, to the Pope?

6. What happened to the Polos while they were traveling to see the Pope?

7. Describe the physical attributes of the grand khan.

8. What did Marco Polo report to the grand khan upon return from his voyage to the East Indies?

9. Tell about the custom of showing respect to strangers from the district of Kamul.

10. What does the narrator of Marco Polo's travels proclaim this book does?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Using Book 2, Chapter 8 as a reference, explain the treasonable practices used in the city of Kanbalu which caused it to rebel. Also, describe the apprehension and punishment of those involved. Use examples for the text in your response and thesis.

Essay Topic 2

The grand khan usually stayed in the city of Kanbalu during December, January and February. Kanbalu was located toward the north-eastern part of the province of Cathay. The great palace was on the southern side of the new city. Explore possible reasons why the grand khan felt he needed to go to the city of Kanbalu for these particular months, and what possible benefit was there in staying at the great palace rather staying put where he was? Use Book 2, Chapter 6 as a reference.

Essay Topic 3

Nicolo and Maffeo Polo were respectable merchants of Venice. They set sail in the year 1250 for Constantinople and arrived there in safety. Discuss the underlying goals the brothers had in wanting to go to Constantinople. Use examples from the text to support your response and thesis. Use Book 1, Chapter 1 as a reference.

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