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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven, The Counsel of the Dwarf.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ibn see in the caves at first?
(a) Beautiful rock formations.
(b) Walls covered in crystals.
(c) Huge carved statues.
(d) Steaming, sizzling cauldrons.

3. Why does Ibn liken the Northmen to animals?
(a) They eat their food raw.
(b) Their language sounds like growling.
(c) They do not wash after a toilet.
(d) They fight over women.

4. What are the warriors told to leave outside the hall?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Their boots.
(c) Their weapons.
(d) Their shields.

5. Why do the women cover Hurot with water?
(a) So the warriors won't get dehydrated.
(b) It is Holy water which will repel the enemy.
(c) To keep the glowworm from setting it afire.
(d) The wendols are afraid of water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What skill does Ibn say is most noticeable on the first leg of his journey with the Northmen?

2. What does the boat that arrive contain?

3. Why do the men not take a break between battles?

4. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?

5. What is Trelburg?

(see the answer key)

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