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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part X, P. 723 to P. 796.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long does it take to build the aqueduct?
(a) One year.
(b) A lifetime.
(c) Six months.
(d) Ten years.

3. How does Zyanya die?
(a) Her sister kills her.
(b) She dies in childbirth.
(c) She drowns.
(d) Mixtli loses his temper and strangles her.

4. What is the ruler's zoo made up of?
(a) Animals that have been captured from the jungle.
(b) Animals from India.
(c) Human freaks.
(d) Sea creatures.

5. How many men are sacrificed at the ceremony Mixtli observes on his naming day?
(a) 25.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pactli wish to marry?

2. How are the unexpected riches delivered to Mixtli?

3. What astrological event marks the New Fire ceremony?

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

5. What modern day city would Mixtli have been from?

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