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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part VI, Section 2, P. 408 to P. 461.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Chimali hide his hair as a child?
(a) In a hollowed-out pumpkin.
(b) Beneath a ski cap.
(c) He tucks it under his shirt, in the back.
(d) He rubs mud in it to hide the color.

2. What amazing powers does the crystal have that Mixtli brings back to Ahuitzotl?
(a) It shows the future and is nearly invisible.
(b) None of these answers is correct.
(c) It glows blue when enemies are near and sometimes makes a hissing sound.
(d) It can start fires and act like a magnifying glass.

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

4. What modern day city would Mixtli have been from?
(a) New York.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Rome.
(d) Madrid.

5. What will happen if Pactli marries Tzitzilini?
(a) She must bear a son within one year.
(b) All of her former boyfriends will be killed.
(c) She will have to leave her hometown.
(d) The family will become nobles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mixtli ask to marry him?

2. Why does Mixtli draw a picture of Pactli for Lady Jadestone Doll?

3. Why does Pactli wear Lady Jadestone Doll's ring?

4. What service must Mixtli do once he arrives at the court of Texcoco?

5. During his first trip as a tradesman, what does Mixtli learn about the great cities the Maya had built?

(see the answer key)

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