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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, The Kingdom of Rothgar in the Land of Venden.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the boat that arrive contain?
(a) Buliwyf's wife.
(b) A letter for Ibn.
(c) One of Buliwyf's male relatives.
(d) Food for travel.

2. Who meets the warriors as they arrive at Rothgar's hall?
(a) A scout.
(b) A beautiful woman.
(c) A spy.
(d) A herald.

3. For what purpose does Ibn write?
(a) Informational.
(b) To make money.
(c) To encourage travel.
(d) Entertainment.

4. From whom has a letter arrived where Ibn lives?
(a) Fulati.
(b) Niltwin.
(c) Habinar.
(d) Yiltawar.

5. What happens the night before a funeral with the woman who will be killed to be placed with the dead man?
(a) She is raped by all the men.
(b) She is tied to a stake during the celebration.
(c) She is left for quiet meditation.
(d) She is drugged.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what people does Ibn begin writing about in Chapter Two?

2. What does Thorkel want to do with Ibn?

3. What sits on top of the earth wall encircling Trelburg?

4. What does the number thirteen correspond to in Viking lore?

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

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