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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five, The Journey to the Far Country.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of the personal habits of the people from question #25 does Ibn write?
(a) Personal hygiene practices.
(b) Family relationships.
(c) Marriage customs.
(d) Sexual mores.

2. What does the interpreter tell Ibn to do about the situation of which Ibn is informed at the funeral?
(a) He tells Ibn to leave right after the funeral.
(b) He tells Ibn to wait and see how things turn out.
(c) He tells Ibn to kill Thorkel.
(d) He tells Ibn to present his credentials to Buliwyf.

3. What is the name of the Northmen's leader?
(a) HIdleman.
(b) Scanmeade.
(c) Wyglif.
(d) Trophif.

4. Who sent Ibn on his journey?
(a) The King of Baghdad.
(b) The King of Mesopotamia.
(c) The Prince of Siam.
(d) His mother.

5. What does Ibn say about the size of the Northmen?
(a) They are short but broad.
(b) They are virtual giants.
(c) They look about the same size as his people.
(d) They are somewhat tall but almost skeletal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Ibn sent on his journey?

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

4. In what direction is Ibn's party traveling?

5. In what year was Ibn Fadlan sent on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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