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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the religious beliefs of the people from question #25 and Ibn's people compare?
(a) They follow the same religion.
(b) They have fought wars over religion.
(c) Ibn's people have no religion.
(d) They do not share the same belief.

2. Who does not go with Ibn on his journey with the Northmen?
(a) His brother.
(b) His interpreter.
(c) His valet.
(d) His religious teacher.

3. Why do the warriors beat their shields on the ship?
(a) To scare away the sea monsters.
(b) To scare any other ships in the area.
(c) To set up a rhythm for the rowers.
(d) To pray for good wind.

4. How is a man's possessions handled in the Northmen culture when he dies?
(a) They all go to his wife.
(b) They are given away to the poor.
(c) They are divided into three parts.
(d) They are burned.

5. What does the letter in Chapter One request?
(a) That someone be sent to help fight the monsters in the mists.
(b) Someone be sent to the person in question #15.
(c) That troops on the border be withdrawn.
(d) That aid in the form of food be sent.

6. What is the usual distance between each river crossing?
(a) A week.
(b) One day.
(c) Two to four days.
(d) Two weeks.

7. What is the differences between Ibn's observations of the Vikings and the general European view of them at that time?
(a) He said that were not the barbarians Europeans thought.
(b) They are not as civilized as thought in Europe.
(c) The Vikings are much more pacifistic than thought.
(d) The Vikings are more matriarchal than thought.

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

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 tied to a stake during the celebration.
(d) She is left for quiet meditation.

10. What part of the personal habits of the people from question #25 does Ibn write?
(a) Personal hygiene practices.
(b) Sexual mores.
(c) Family relationships.
(d) Marriage customs.

11. What kind of clothing do the Northmen wear?
(a) Beautiful embroidered jackets.
(b) Clothing of fine wool.
(c) Very rough clothing.
(d) Clothing of silk and cotton.

12. What skill does Ibn say is most noticeable on the first leg of his journey with the Northmen?
(a) Their sailing skills.
(b) Their ability to woo women.
(c) Their fighting skills.
(d) Their skills playing chess.

13. What do the warriors do when they reach Rothgar's hall before embarking from the ship?
(a) Fill their water jugs.
(b) Clean the ship.
(c) Dress in their battle gear.
(d) Put away the sails.

14. What is the position of the man in question #15?
(a) King of the Saqaliba.
(b) War Leader of the Northmen.
(c) Emperor of Rome.
(d) King of the Britons.

15. What does Ibn tend to present in his writings?
(a) A lot of facts.
(b) A lot of personal comments.
(c) A lot of quotes.
(d) Very little sense of place.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sons does Rothgar still have living?

2. Where is a dead Northman's body placed?

3. In what does Ibn record his journey?

4. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?

5. How does Ibn feel about his coming journey with the Northmen?

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