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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mixtli do to the cranky young man in a loincloth he finds fishing for frogs?
(a) Kills him.
(b) Pushes him into the water.
(c) Offers him one of his prized quartz crystals.
(d) Kidnaps him and sells him into slavery.

2. Who kills Blood Gutton?
(a) Ahuitzotl's daughter.
(b) Ahuitzotl's guards.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Ahuitzotl himself.

3. Who is made the regent while Ahuitzotl is in his stupor?
(a) His son.
(b) No one.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His wife.

4. With Motecuzoma's permission, where does Cortes take up residence?
(a) The great pyramid.
(b) The royal palace.
(c) A new palace made out of gold that he builds for himself.
(d) A new place made out of gold that he makes slaves build.

5. Where does Mixtli follow the lava flow to?
(a) The volcano itself.
(b) An iceberg.
(c) A secret underground cave.
(d) The sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group is Mixtli inducted into?

2. For how long does Ahuitzotl stay in a stupor after the flood hits?

3. How does Mixtli react to Zyanya's request to go to the ceremony of Xipe Totec?

4. Against what does the Speaking council ready to revolt?

5. How many new ships are in the Spanish fleet that arrives?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who decides to make up a story about how the civilians (that Mixtli killed) were massacred by unknown assailants?

2. What does Snake Woman realize after she is sent with golden gifts to Cortes in Chololan?

3. What does Malintzin's ambitious behavior demonstrate right away to Mixtli?

4. Why does Mixtli feel obligated to attend Motecuzoma's coronation?

5. What makes Mixtli decide to return to his wanderings when he is running with the Raramuri?

6. For how long are Mixtli and Zyanya married before Zyanya finally becomes pregnant?

7. What is the only thing that provides a cheerful diversion for Mixtli during the time he spends building a new colony?

8. What military tactic does Mixtli advise Ahuitzotl about when he presents him with his second quartz crystal?

9. What kinds of weapons does Cortes place on the roof of Motecuzoma's palace?

10. What reason does the Bishop give in his letter to the emperor for continuing to allow the Indians to be enslaved?

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