Analyzing Author's Purpose and Perspective in a Travelogue

Question 1

the religion of Mahomet ✔ the island of Madagascar the measurements in map-making

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B: ✔ the island of Madagascar

Question 2

sight and sound sight and touchtouch and taste

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B: sight and touch

Question 3

Which details from the passage reveal a subjective perspective? Check all that apply.

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A: “a very good port”; C: “a fine city of great size and splendour”

Question 4

Reread the text carefully.According to Marco Polo, which labeled location is closest to the city of Dhofar?

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D: D

Question 5

How does the travelogue genre best support Polo’s purpose for writing?

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C: A travelogue gives details about places and cultures that readers may not know about.

Question 6

Which details from the text reflect the cultural context of the historical period in which Marco Polo wrote his travelogue? Check all that apply.“The city stands on the sea.”“The malik of Hormuz has a castle.”“Ships . . . make the voyage in twenty days.”“The people are Saracens who worship Mahomet.”“It is said to measure about 4,000 miles in circumference.”

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B: “The malik of Hormuz has a castle.”; C: “Ships . . . make the voyage in twenty days.”; D: “The people are Saracens who worship Mahomet.”

Question 7

✔ to inform to entertain to persuade

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A: ✔ to inform

Question 8

It persuades readers to visit Hormuz. It informs readers about climate and culture.It entertains readers with humorous descriptions.

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B: It informs readers about climate and culture.

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