Classic Travel Books

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In "The Travels of Marco Polo," what was the name of the Chinese emperor that Marco Polo served under?

  1. Kublai Khan

  2. Genghis Khan

  3. Yongle Emperor

  4. Qianlong Emperor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marco Polo spent many years in the court of Kublai Khan, serving as an advisor and traveling extensively throughout the Mongol Empire.

Which book by Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler, chronicles his extensive journeys across the Islamic world and beyond?

  1. The Book of the Marvels of India and China

  2. The Travels of Ibn Battuta

  3. The Rihlah

  4. The Muqaddimah


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Rihlah, meaning "The Journey," is Ibn Battuta's detailed account of his travels, covering over 75,000 miles and spanning nearly 30 years.

In "Gulliver's Travels," what is the name of the island where Gulliver encounters the giant race?

  1. Brobdingnag

  2. Lilliput

  3. Laputa

  4. Houyhnhnmland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brobdingnag is the island where Gulliver finds himself among giants, who are 12 times his size.

Which book by Charles Darwin recounts his voyage on the HMS Beagle, during which he developed his theory of evolution?

  1. On the Origin of Species

  2. The Descent of Man

  3. The Voyage of the Beagle

  4. The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Voyage of the Beagle is Darwin's personal narrative of his five-year journey, which provided him with crucial evidence for his theory of evolution.

In "Moby-Dick," what is the name of the whaling ship captained by Ahab?

  1. The Pequod

  2. The Essex

  3. The Jeroboam

  4. The Rachel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pequod is the whaling ship that Ahab captains in his obsessive pursuit of the white whale, Moby-Dick.

Which book by Mark Twain chronicles the adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Jim, a runaway slave, as they travel down the Mississippi River?

  1. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

  2. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

  3. Life on the Mississippi

  4. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a classic American novel that explores themes of racism, freedom, and friendship.

In "Around the World in Eighty Days," what is the name of the protagonist who undertakes a journey around the world in 80 days?

  1. Phileas Fogg

  2. Passepartout

  3. Detective Fix

  4. Mr. Fogg's Aunt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phileas Fogg is the eccentric English gentleman who makes a wager to travel around the world in 80 days.

Which book by Jack Kerouac chronicles the road trip adventures of Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty across America?

  1. On the Road

  2. The Dharma Bums

  3. Big Sur

  4. Desolation Angels


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

On the Road is a seminal work of the Beat Generation, capturing the spirit of freedom and exploration.

In "The Sheltering Sky," what is the name of the American couple who travel to North Africa in search of adventure?

  1. Port and Kit Moresby

  2. George and Alice Hadley

  3. Eric and Charlotte Bowles

  4. Tunner and Isabel Cade


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Port and Kit Moresby are the American couple who embark on a journey to North Africa, seeking escape from their mundane lives.

Which book by Bill Bryson chronicles his humorous and insightful journey along the Appalachian Trail?

  1. A Walk in the Woods

  2. Notes from a Small Island

  3. Neither Here Nor There

  4. In a Sunburned Country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Walk in the Woods is Bryson's account of his attempt to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, despite his lack of experience.

In "Wild," what is the name of the young woman who embarks on a solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail?

  1. Cheryl Strayed

  2. Katie Armiger

  3. Jeannette Walls

  4. Elizabeth Gilbert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wild is Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her 1,100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, following a personal tragedy.

Which book by Pico Iyer explores the concept of travel as a transformative experience?

  1. Video Night in Kathmandu

  2. Falling Off the Map

  3. The Global Soul

  4. The Art of Stillness


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Global Soul is Iyer's meditation on the interconnectedness of the world and the impact of travel on our understanding of ourselves and others.

In "The Motorcycle Diaries," what is the name of the young medical student who travels across South America with his friend?

  1. Ernesto Guevara

  2. Alberto Granado

  3. Che Guevara

  4. Fidel Castro


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Motorcycle Diaries is Ernesto Guevara's account of his journey across South America, which shaped his political and revolutionary views.

Which book by Paul Theroux chronicles his train journey across Asia, from London to Tokyo?

  1. The Great Railway Bazaar

  2. Riding the Iron Rooster

  3. The Old Patagonian Express

  4. Dark Star Safari


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Railway Bazaar is Theroux's travelogue of his epic train journey across Asia, offering insights into diverse cultures and landscapes.

In "Eat, Pray, Love," what is the name of the American woman who travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of self-discovery?

  1. Elizabeth Gilbert

  2. Julia Roberts

  3. Javier Bardem

  4. Billy Crudup


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eat, Pray, Love is Elizabeth Gilbert's memoir of her journey of self-discovery, which includes travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia.

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