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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 has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?
(a) From listening to bardic tales.
(b) Out of books.
(c) By traveling.
(d) From his mother.

2. How many times has Ibn traveled away from his home city before this journey?
(a) Never
(b) Five times.
(c) Once.
(d) Twice.

3. 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.

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

5. What are the funeral practices for a man of repute in the Oguz?
(a) He is burned on a pyre.
(b) He is hung in the trees.
(c) He is buried a large pit with all his possessions.
(d) He is encased in a stone tomb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of a Northman's burial ritual?

2. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?

3. What does the boat that arrive contain?

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

5. What does Thorkel want to do with Ibn?

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