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

2. How does Buliwyf find the concept of blessing food?
(a) Disgusting.
(b) Intriguing.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Blasphemous.

3. Where is a dead Northman's body placed?
(a) Put into a stone tomb.
(b) On a ship.
(c) Burned in the trees.
(d) Buried in the ground.

4. Who sees to the comfort of Ibn's party?
(a) Buliwyf.
(b) Wyglif.
(c) Trophif.
(d) Scanmeade.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Ibn Fadlan sent on his journey?

2. What does Ibn do where they stop?

3. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?

4. What does Buliwyf find in his destroyed village?

5. How prevalent is adultery among the Oguz?

(see the answer key)

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