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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. Who choses Ibn to fulfill the letter's request?
(a) No one, Ibn volunteers.
(b) The Caliph.
(c) The President of the University.
(d) The Count of Syri.

2. What is the first information given about Ibn?
(a) His beliefs.
(b) His birthdate.
(c) His age.
(d) His full name and station.

3. What is the differences between Ibn's observations of the Vikings and the general European view of them at that time?
(a) They are not as civilized as thought in Europe.
(b) He said that were not the barbarians Europeans thought.
(c) The Vikings are more matriarchal than thought.
(d) The Vikings are much more pacifistic than thought.

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

5. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?
(a) Bardic tales.
(b) Untrue tales.
(c) Heresy tales.
(d) Tales against Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. How prevalent is adultery among the Oguz?

2. Where is Ibn sent on his journey?

3. In what direction is Ibn's party traveling?

4. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?

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

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