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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, The Kingdom of Rothgar in the Land of Venden.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ibn think about the way the Northmen think about the number thirteen?
(a) They are irrationally superstitious.
(b) They are wrong according to Ibn's religion.
(c) They make sense.
(d) He has given it no thought.

2. What kind of clothing do the Northmen wear?
(a) Very rough clothing.
(b) Clothing of fine wool.
(c) Clothing of silk and cotton.
(d) Beautiful embroidered jackets.

3. What kind of toast does Wiglif make to Buliwyf?
(a) The traditional toast to a man about to die.
(b) One that has both praise and insult.
(c) A very long, rambling toast.
(d) He makes no toast.

4. Why does Ibn's party stop after they leave the Oguz?
(a) One of their wagons has broken.
(b) Ibn is sick.
(c) They are refused passage by a man.
(d) A horse has gone lame.

5. What does Thorkel want to do with Ibn?
(a) Take him to his village.
(b) Kill him.
(c) Have him initiated into the tribe.
(d) Make him leave immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the warriors do when they reach Rothgar's hall before embarking from the ship?

2. What does the letter in Chapter One request?

3. Who meets the warriors as they arrive at Rothgar's hall?

4. What does Herger say is customary behavior for Vikings before a sea voyage?

5. What does the interpreter tell Ibn to do about the situation of which Ibn is informed at the funeral?

(see the answer key)

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