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

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

3. What does Ibn say when the interpreter explains the Northmen's fear?
(a) It is silly.
(b) He too is afraid of some things.
(c) It must be a Viking superstition.
(d) It is prudent but still he does not understand.

4. Why are the warriors of Trelburg clean?
(a) There is 200 days of rain every year.
(b) They swim in the ocean everyday.
(c) They wash in the river regularly.
(d) They have hot springs inside.

5. What kind of toast does Wiglif make to Buliwyf?
(a) One that has both praise and insult.
(b) He makes no toast.
(c) The traditional toast to a man about to die.
(d) A very long, rambling toast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who foretells the mists will come the night after the feast?

2. Who sent Ibn on his journey?

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

4. What does the interpreter tell Ibn to do about the situation of which Ibn is informed at the funeral?

5. What is the essence of the people from question #25 culture?

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