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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Malabar and the Maldives.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Battuta protect himself with during his journey to Qahat?
(a) A spear.
(b) A harpoon.
(c) A club.
(d) A dagger.

2. What did Battuta love about traveling along the Nile?
(a) It was very beautiful.
(b) All the people were Muslim.
(c) He could find everything he needed on shore.
(d) The people were nice.

3. How does Dunn say Muslim women lived at the time of this book?
(a) Boldly.
(b) In seclusion.
(c) In constant fear.
(d) Like hermits.

4. Why was Princess Bayalun going to Constantinople?
(a) To fulfill a pilgrimage.
(b) To be healed.
(c) To have a baby.
(d) To be married.

5. What country is where Mahtuli used to be?
(a) Romania.
(b) Bulgaria.
(c) Yugoslavia.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position got Battuta a sizeable raise in Delhi?

2. When was this book translated in America?

3. How many certificates did Battuta say he received while waiting for a hajj?

4. Who invited Battuta to a feast in Anatolia?

5. What did Battuta do at the Mount of Mercy?

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