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

2. Whom does Mixtli send to exact revenge on his enemy in the duel?
(a) The Cloud People.
(b) Zyanya.
(c) Cozcatl.
(d) Beu Ribe.

3. What body fluid does on Otomi townspeople drink because they think it is magical?
(a) Mucus.
(b) Blood.
(c) Urine.
(d) Tears.

4. What do Mixtli and his men dress like as they go in search of the purple dye?
(a) Scholars.
(b) Priests.
(c) Mexica warriors.
(d) Women.

5. Who runs the school that teaches slaves good manners?
(a) Mixtli.
(b) Zyanya.
(c) Cozcatl.
(d) Chimali.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who kills Blood Gutton?

3. What does the tribute collector do when he learns that the Spanish troops are in charge?

4. Where does Mixtli follow the lava flow to?

5. Where does Mixtli agree to duel?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Cortes burn all of his ships but one?

2. What unique physical feature does the "unattached woman" in one of the Otomi towns have that Mixtl finds so attractive?

3. What features does Mixtli like in the house Ahuitzotl builds for him?

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

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

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

7. What kind of boat does Mixtli use to follow the lava flow out to sea?

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

9. Who is Canautli?

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

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