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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, First Contact with the Northmen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ibn list the rivers he has crossed?
(a) The order in which they are crossed.
(b) From the widest to the most narrow.
(c) From the longest to the shortest.
(d) In alphabetic order.

2. How does the religious beliefs of the people from question #25 and Ibn's people compare?
(a) They do not share the same belief.
(b) They follow the same religion.
(c) They have fought wars over religion.
(d) Ibn's people have no religion.

3. What do the merchants have primarily in their houses?
(a) Religious artifacts.
(b) Beautiful girls.
(c) Weapons.
(d) Cloth and spices.

4. What is said in the introduction about Ibn's writing style?
(a) It reads like fiction.
(b) It may seem strange to readers.
(c) It is very poetic.
(d) It is very descriptive.

5. What part of the personal habits of the people from question #25 does Ibn write?
(a) Sexual mores.
(b) Marriage customs.
(c) Personal hygiene practices.
(d) Family relationships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ibn say when he is writing about something he saw?

2. What does the letter in Chapter One request?

3. What does Ibn list in his narrative?

4. Who sees to the comfort of Ibn's party?

5. What is the essence of the people from question #25 culture?

(see the answer key)

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