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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix: The Mist Monsters, Sources, and A Factual Note on Eaters of the Dead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Herger do after he talks to Ibn?
(a) Finds a woman.
(b) Falls asleep.
(c) Slaps Ibn in the face as is custom during a feast.
(d) Leaves to talk to Buliwyf.

2. What happens to Ibn's writing after he leaves the Northmen?
(a) It does not change.
(b) He switches to the third person.
(c) The manuscript ends abruptly.
(d) He becomes more descriptive.

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

4. In what does Ibn record his journey?
(a) An official court document.
(b) In his diary.
(c) A book.
(d) In the university scolls.

5. What does Ecthgow say to Ibn about the why the whales attack boats?
(a) To stop the noise from the shields.
(b) To mate with them.
(c) To play with the boats.
(d) To knock men into the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets the warriors as they arrive at Rothgar's hall?

2. What does Ibn see when one of the warriors shouts?

3. Who sent Ibn on his journey?

4. From whom has a letter arrived where Ibn lives?

5. What does Ibn say when the interpreter explains the Northmen's fear?

(see the answer key)

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