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Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the profession of Battuta’s father?
(a) Scholar.
(b) Writer.
(c) Salesman.
(d) Missionary.

2. What does Dunn say about the ceremonies described in this book?
(a) They are the same today as they were then.
(b) They are incorrect.
(c) They are antiquated.
(d) They are symbolic.

3. Why did Battuta want to visit Mali?
(a) He was sent there on business.
(b) He had a son living there.
(c) He wanted to attend a University there.
(d) He had never been there.

4. Why didn’t Battuta return to the Sultan after the ships sunk in Calicut?
(a) He would have been prosecuted.
(b) He had no way to get home.
(c) His mission was not yet complete.
(d) He was embarrassed.

5. Who showed Battuta around Constantinople?
(a) The Sultan of Delphi.
(b) Princess Bayalun.
(c) A hired guide.
(d) The Zhoau Emperor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Battuta when he learned one of his sons died?

2. What did Battuta do when something bothered him in a bathhouse?

3. Where did Battuta decide to seek his fortune?

4. How did Battuta feel about Alexandria Port?

5. How did Battuta feel about his travel choice to Yemen?

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