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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, P. 87 to P. 135.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote Aztec?
(a) Gary Jennings.
(b) J.D. Salinger.
(c) Manuel Rendon.
(d) Wiliam Shakespeare.

2. Who is Red Heron?
(a) The president of Mexico.
(b) The governor of Mexico City.
(c) The governor of Xaltocan.
(d) The governor of Texcoco.

3. What happens to Mixtli's vision after his naming ceremony?
(a) It begins to deteriorate.
(b) He becomes completely blind.
(c) It suddenly becomes much sharper.
(d) He starts seeing ghosts.

4. What is Mixtli's formal, adult name?
(a) Tlilectic-Mixtli.
(b) Mixtlini.
(c) Mixtlilix.
(d) Tlilmix.

5. What is a holy number in Mixtli's society?
(a) 25.
(b) Anything ending in 2.
(c) 18.
(d) 52.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men are sacrificed at the ceremony Mixtli observes on his naming day?

2. Who is Pactli?

3. What does Mixtli see being built on his naming day?

4. On what job is Mitxtli working when his sister seduces him?

5. How are swords sharpened in Mixtli's hometown?

(see the answer key)

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