2. What kind of toast does Wiglif make to Buliwyf?
(a) A very long, rambling toast.
(b) The traditional toast to a man about to die.
(c) One that has both praise and insult.
(d) He makes no toast.

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

4. What does Ibn say when he is writing about something he saw?
(a) Anyone can see this is true.
(b) This is probably true.
(c) I do not expect to be believed.
(d) I saw this with my own eyes.

5. What is the essence of the people from question #25 culture?
(a) Agrarian.
(b) Nomadic.
(c) Warlike.
(d) Industrial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not go with Ibn on his journey with the Northmen?

2. How does Ibn view his coming trip with the Northmen?

3. How many times has Ibn traveled away from his home city before this journey?

4. What type of houses do merchants of the Northmen use?

5. How long are the Northmen on the river for the first leg of Ibn's journey?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ibn note about the difference between the people at Trelburg and the Northmen and what does he find out there about the troubles at Rothgar's Hall?

2. What holds up Ibn's travels?

3. What does a boat that arrives bear and what is the message given to Buliwyf?

4. What does Crichton say about Ibn's observations of the Vikings?

5. Where does the party stay for two days and what does Ibn find out about Northmen behavior before a sea voyage?

6. What is Ibn's writing style and why does he write like that?

7. What is the letter that is mentioned in Chapter One?

8. How does Chapter One begin and what does the writer say about himself?

9. How long was Ibn gone, and how did he tell about his journey?

10. What does Ibn learn about Thorkel during the burial rites?

(see the answer keys)

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