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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dunn say he thinks Battuta was so eager to travel?
(a) To seek his fortune.
(b) To find a wife.
(c) To leave his parents.
(d) To further his education.

2. What was Cairo a crossroads of in the time of this book?
(a) Warring tribes.
(b) Inventions and technology.
(c) Religious reform.
(d) Trade routes.

3. What did an official at Constantine give Battuta?
(a) A horse.
(b) A certificate.
(c) A mantle.
(d) A book.

4. How many times was a trip required to Mecca?
(a) Twice in a lifetime.
(b) Once in a lifetime.
(c) Once in a year.
(d) Twice in a decade.

5. What kind of city was al-Qiram at the time of this book?
(a) Jewish.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Mongol.
(d) Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Battuta plan to leave Delhi without being charged?

2. What was Battuta told about his future?

3. Why does Dunn say it was good Battuta didn’t go to Delhi?

4. What city along the Nile did Battuta spend time at before continuing on?

5. Where did Dunn think Battuta should have settled down?

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