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

2. What is the purpose of a Northman's burial ritual?
(a) To send the dead man quickly to Paradise.
(b) So the poor in the community are taken care of by the dead.
(c) To keep down disease.
(d) To help the wife grieve.

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

4. What does Ibn say about the size of the Northmen?
(a) They are short but broad.
(b) They are somewhat tall but almost skeletal.
(c) They look about the same size as his people.
(d) They are virtual giants.

5. Upon what river do several men and horses perish?
(a) The Putnak.
(b) The Danube.
(c) The Gayih.
(d) The Nile.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Chapter One begin?

2. What is the differences between Ibn's observations of the Vikings and the general European view of them at that time?

3. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?

4. What kind of clothing do the Northmen wear?

5. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?

(see the answer key)

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