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.

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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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