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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. What does Ibn tend to present in his writings?
(a) A lot of facts.
(b) A lot of quotes.
(c) Very little sense of place.
(d) A lot of personal comments.

2. How long was Ibn gone?
(a) A year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two years.
(d) Three years.

3. How does the religious beliefs of the people from question #25 and Ibn's people compare?
(a) They follow the same religion.
(b) They do not share the same belief.
(c) They have fought wars over religion.
(d) Ibn's people have no religion.

4. What kind of clothing do the Northmen wear?
(a) Very rough clothing.
(b) Beautiful embroidered jackets.
(c) Clothing of fine wool.
(d) Clothing of silk and cotton.

5. Who is Wulfgar's father?
(a) Thorkel.
(b) Buliwyf.
(c) Rothgar.
(d) Wyglif.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Ibn and his party taken captive?

2. How is a man's possessions handled in the Northmen culture when he dies?

3. What is the purpose of a Northman's burial ritual?

4. What is the usual distance between each river crossing?

5. What happens to the weather after the funeral?

(see the answer key)

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