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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. Who does Mixtli meet in the court of Texcoco when he first arrives?
(a) His grandfather, who he thought was dead.
(b) His childhood friend.
(c) The cacao-colored man.
(d) His sister.

2. What is Mixtli's father given in exchange for his silence about what happens to Tzitzi?
(a) A new house.
(b) A lot of gold.
(c) He is made head of the quarry.
(d) His freedom.

3. What does Mixtli want to do with the huge fossil bones?
(a) Takes them to a sculptor.
(b) Builds a totem pole that will worship Mixtli himself.
(c) Uses them as weapons because ivory is so strong.
(d) Uses them to make carrying their stuff easier.

4. What does Mixtli notice about Zyanya and Beu Ribe's blouses?
(a) They are very, very old and worn.
(b) They have the mysterious purple dye in them.
(c) They are made of the finest silk available.
(d) They used to be Gie Bele's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the unexpected riches delivered to Mixtli?

2. What is Mixtli called until he is 7 years old?

3. What does Gie Bele's name translate to mean?

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

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

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