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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 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.

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

3. What skill does Ibn say is most noticeable on the first leg of his journey with the Northmen?
(a) Their fighting skills.
(b) Their sailing skills.
(c) Their ability to woo women.
(d) Their skills playing chess.

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

5. What type of houses do merchants of the Northmen use?
(a) Tents.
(b) They build their merchant house in the trees.
(c) Houses with stone exteriors.
(d) Large wooden houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Thorkel want to do with Ibn?

2. What is the name of the Northmen's leader?

3. What is the position of the man in question #15?

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

5. What does the boat that arrive contain?

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