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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. With what does Chapter One begin?
(a) An invocation to Allah.
(b) A statement of intention.
(c) A recounting of the introduction.
(d) A lamentation for lives lost.

2. How does the religious beliefs of the people from question #25 and Ibn's people compare?
(a) They do not share the same belief.
(b) Ibn's people have no religion.
(c) They follow the same religion.
(d) They have fought wars over religion.

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

4. Where is Ibn sent on his journey?
(a) To Alexandria.
(b) To the Egyptians.
(c) To Rome.
(d) To the Bulgars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who travels first on the boat when crossing the river?

2. How long was Ibn gone?

3. What does Ibn see at the mountains?

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

5. How has Ibn acquired most of his knowledge?

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