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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, The Aftermath of the Northmen's Funeral.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction is Ibn's party traveling?
(a) East.
(b) West.
(c) North.
(d) South.

2. What does Ibn do where they stop?
(a) Hires a wheel wright to fix the wagon.
(b) Give the man many gifts.
(c) Rents a room until he is better.
(d) Have a healer look after the horse.

3. 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 have fought wars over religion.
(c) They follow the same religion.
(d) Ibn's people have no religion.

4. What is the differences between Ibn's observations of the Vikings and the general European view of them at that time?
(a) He said that were not the barbarians Europeans thought.
(b) The Vikings are more matriarchal than thought.
(c) They are not as civilized as thought in Europe.
(d) The Vikings are much more pacifistic than thought.

5. Who choses Ibn to fulfill the letter's request?
(a) The Caliph.
(b) The Count of Syri.
(c) The President of the University.
(d) No one, Ibn volunteers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ibn's party stop after they leave the Oguz?

2. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?

3. With what does Chapter One begin?

4. From whom has a letter arrived where Ibn lives?

5. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?

(see the answer key)

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