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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Four, The Aftermath of the Northmen's Funeral.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ibn learn during the funeral of the Northmen leader?
(a) Buliwyf wants Ibn to marry his sister.
(b) Thorkel wants to marry Buliwyf's daughter.
(c) Thorkel desires the throne.
(d) Wyglif wants to stay king.

2. What type of tales does Ibn avoid?
(a) Heresy tales.
(b) Untrue tales.
(c) Tales against Islam.
(d) Bardic tales.

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

4. How does Ibn list the rivers he has crossed?
(a) From the widest to the most narrow.
(b) The order in which they are crossed.
(c) In alphabetic order.
(d) From the longest to the shortest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ibn observe about the Vikings social customs?

2. Why does Ibn liken the Northmen to animals?

3. Upon what river do several men and horses perish?

4. What are the funeral practices for a man of repute in the Oguz?

5. What happens to the weather after the funeral?

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