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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two, The Ways of the Oguz Turks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what direction is Ibn's party traveling?
(a) North.
(b) South.
(c) West.
(d) East.

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

3. How many times has Ibn traveled away from his home city before this journey?
(a) Five times.
(b) Never
(c) Twice.
(d) Once.

4. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?
(a) Out of books.
(b) From his mother.
(c) By traveling.
(d) From listening to bardic tales.

5. Upon what river do several men and horses perish?
(a) The Danube.
(b) The Nile.
(c) The Gayih.
(d) The Putnak.

Short Answer Questions

1. How prevalent is adultery among the Oguz?

2. Why does Ibn's party stop after they leave the Oguz?

3. What is the differences between Ibn's observations of the Vikings and the general European view of them at that time?

4. What is the position of the man in question #15?

5. Who choses Ibn to fulfill the letter's request?

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