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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. What does Ibn say about the size of the Northmen?
(a) They look about the same size as his people.
(b) They are virtual giants.
(c) They are somewhat tall but almost skeletal.
(d) They are short but broad.

2. What do the warriors follow?
(a) A trail of blood.
(b) Discarded bones from food.
(c) Hoofprints.
(d) Mostly the scent of the wendols.

3. What kind of power does Herger say the dwarfs have?
(a) Mechanical power.
(b) Magical power.
(c) He does not mention power as far as the dwarfs are concerned.
(d) A powerful army.

4. In what year was Ibn Fadlan sent on his journey?
(a) 879 A.D.
(b) 921 A.D.
(c) 700 A.D.
(d) 150 B.C.

5. Upon what river do several men and horses perish?
(a) The Gayih.
(b) The Putnak.
(c) The Danube.
(d) The Nile.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Buliwyf have seven horses prepared?

2. What does Ibn ask Herger as they near Hurot?

3. What do the merchants have primarily in their houses?

4. What is the story about that Ibn told the hall?

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

(see the answer key)

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