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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, P. 136 to P. 228.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mixtli learn about the Mexican people in his first history class?
(a) That they adopted the civilization of their new neighbors in the Lake region.
(b) That they were nomads.
(c) That he has incorrect ideas about their history.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

2. Why do the young men of Mixtli's hometown find a female slave?
(a) To clean their clothes.
(b) To give them sex.
(c) To clean their houses.
(d) To cook them food.

3. Where does Tepetzalan work?
(a) He is the king, so he doesn't really work anywhere specific.
(b) In a rock quarry.
(c) He is unemployed.
(d) On the subway.

4. What happens during the "five hollow days" in Mixtli's hometown?
(a) Nothing -- they are days of no activity.
(b) A grand parade is conducted.
(c) Every voting citizen goes in search of hallowed grounds.
(d) Everyone takes a vow of silence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mixtli invited to the court of Texcoco?

2. What is Mixtli's father given in exchange for his silence about what happens to Tzitzi?

3. Where is Mixtli from?

4. What will happen if Pactli marries Tzitzilini?

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

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