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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Fourteen, The Death Throes of the Wendol.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Ibn Fadlan sent on his journey?
(a) 879 A.D.
(b) 700 A.D.
(c) 150 B.C.
(d) 921 A.D.

2. What does an old man tell Ibn about Wiglif?
(a) He plans to harm Buliwyf.
(b) He plans to leave before the big battle.
(c) He is angry that Ibn was with a Northwoman.
(d) He plans to kill Rothgar.

3. What does the interpreter say to Ibn's comment?
(a) He agrees that all men are afraid of something.
(b) He explains it has to do with their gods.
(c) He does not explain the Northmen.
(d) He says that it always kills someone.

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

5. What does Buliwyf do when he comes to Ibn?
(a) Hands him a glass of wine.
(b) Slaps him in the face.
(c) Tells him to go to bed.
(d) Sits down beside him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men not take a break between battles?

2. What does Ibn observe about the Vikings social customs?

3. What does Ibn think about the way the Northmen think about the number thirteen?

4. What color is the whale that Ibn sees swimming near the boat?

5. How do the Northmen view warriors who die in bed or as old men?

(see the answer key)

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