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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. How many gates does Trelburg have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

3. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?
(a) Heresy tales.
(b) Bardic tales.
(c) Tales against Islam.
(d) Untrue tales.

4. About what people does Ibn begin writing about in Chapter Two?
(a) The Bulgars.
(b) The Northmen.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Britons.

5. What does Ibn think about the way the Northmen think about the number thirteen?
(a) They are irrationally superstitious.
(b) He has given it no thought.
(c) They are wrong according to Ibn's religion.
(d) They make sense.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?

2. What does Ibn do where they stop?

3. Why does Ibn liken the Northmen to animals?

4. What town does Herger point out to Ibn when they are on the ship?

5. What does Ibn tend to present in his writings?

(see the answer key)

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