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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven, The Kingdom of Rothgar in the Land of Venden.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is there problems with the Northmen's leader?
(a) He is ill.
(b) He is too young.
(c) He does not like to fight.
(d) He is unable to have children.

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

3. What skill does Ibn say is most noticeable on the first leg of his journey with the Northmen?
(a) Their sailing skills.
(b) Their skills playing chess.
(c) Their ability to woo women.
(d) Their fighting skills.

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

5. What does Ibn tend to present in his writings?
(a) A lot of facts.
(b) A lot of personal comments.
(c) Very little sense of place.
(d) A lot of quotes.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom has a letter arrived where Ibn lives?

2. Why are the warriors of Trelburg clean?

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

4. What surrounds Trelburg?

5. What kind of clothing do the Northmen wear?

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