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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of head do the warriors see on a spike?
(a) Razorback.
(b) Ox.
(c) Horse.
(d) Bear.

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

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

5. What is the name of the Northmen's leader?
(a) Scanmeade.
(b) Trophif.
(c) Wyglif.
(d) HIdleman.

6. How does Buliwyf find the concept of blessing food?
(a) Disgusting.
(b) Blasphemous.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Intriguing.

7. How does Ibn feel about his coming journey with the Northmen?
(a) Happy.
(b) Excited.
(c) Curious.
(d) Resigned.

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

9. What happens the night before a funeral with the woman who will be killed to be placed with the dead man?
(a) She is drugged.
(b) She is raped by all the men.
(c) She is left for quiet meditation.
(d) She is tied to a stake during the celebration.

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

11. What is said in the introduction about Ibn's writing style?
(a) It reads like fiction.
(b) It is very poetic.
(c) It is very descriptive.
(d) It may seem strange to readers.

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

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

14. Who is Wulfgar's father?
(a) Thorkel.
(b) Rothgar.
(c) Wyglif.
(d) Buliwyf.

15. What does Buliwyf think about waiting to be announced?
(a) It is a vain gesture on Rothgar's part.
(b) He doesn't express an opinion.
(c) It is an honor.
(d) It is inhospitable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of clothing do the Northmen wear?

2. What is the usual distance between each river crossing?

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

4. What happens to the weather after the funeral?

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

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