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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. What is said in the introduction about Ibn's writing style?
(a) It is very descriptive.
(b) It reads like fiction.
(c) It is very poetic.
(d) It may seem strange to readers.

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

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

4. Where is Ibn sent on his journey?
(a) To Rome.
(b) To Alexandria.
(c) To the Egyptians.
(d) To the Bulgars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sees to the comfort of Ibn's party?

2. What does Ibn see at the mountains?

3. What does Ibn say about the size of the Northmen?

4. What happens the night before a funeral with the woman who will be killed to be placed with the dead man?

5. How prevalent is adultery among the Oguz?

(see the answer key)

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