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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, The Journey to the Far Country.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the merchants have primarily in their houses?
(a) Cloth and spices.
(b) Beautiful girls.
(c) Religious artifacts.
(d) Weapons.

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

4. What does Ibn learn during the funeral of the Northmen leader?
(a) Thorkel desires the throne.
(b) Thorkel wants to marry Buliwyf's daughter.
(c) Buliwyf wants Ibn to marry his sister.
(d) Wyglif wants to stay king.

5. How does Ibn feel about his coming journey with the Northmen?
(a) Happy.
(b) Resigned.
(c) Excited.
(d) Curious.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of clothing do the Northmen wear?

3. Who is Wulfgar's father?

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

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

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