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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three, First Contact with the Northmen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How prevalent is adultery among the Oguz?
(a) Marriage does not include monogamy.
(b) About ten percent of the men commit adultery.
(c) It does not exist.
(d) Over half the men and a third of the women take lovers outside marriage.

2. What part of the personal habits of the people from question #25 does Ibn write?
(a) Sexual mores.
(b) Marriage customs.
(c) Family relationships.
(d) Personal hygiene practices.

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

4. What is the usual distance between each river crossing?
(a) One day.
(b) Two to four days.
(c) A week.
(d) Two weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon what river do several men and horses perish?

2. What is the essence of the people from question #25 culture?

3. For what purpose does Ibn write?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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