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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix: The Mist Monsters, Sources, and A Factual Note on Eaters of the Dead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the second appendix cover?
(a) A list of all the characters.
(b) Pictures of the wendol.
(c) A map of the Northmen's territories.
(d) Crichton's sources.

2. What shocks Ibn about the Northmen's attitude after the first battle?
(a) They are weeping and crying.
(b) They are not more excited.
(c) They are indifferent.
(d) They are so excited they wanted to follow the wendol immediately.

3. What does Herger say is customary behavior for Vikings before a sea voyage?
(a) Drinking and sport with women.
(b) Visiting family and friends.
(c) Praying in Odin's temple.
(d) Sleeping as much as possible.

4. What does Buliwyf think about waiting to be announced?
(a) It is a vain gesture on Rothgar's part.
(b) He doesn't express an opinion.
(c) It is an honor.
(d) It is inhospitable.

5. What does Buliwyf want Ibn to do?
(a) Send people to teach the Northmen about Islam.
(b) Write the story of Buliwyf's heroism.
(c) Be ready to leave in the morning.
(d) Stay at Hurot when they go to the glowworm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Ibn Fadlan sent on his journey?

2. What kind of toast does Wiglif make to Buliwyf?

3. What part of the personal habits of the people from question #25 does Ibn write?

4. What does Ibn tend to present in his writings?

5. What does Ibn notice the Northmen fear?

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