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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 the tribute collector do when he learns that the Spanish troops are in charge?
(a) He has Verzcruz destroyed.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) He begins to loot the Totonaca area.
(d) He kills the few Spanish soldiers.

2. What disease do several women who have slept with the Spaniards catch?
(a) Small pox.
(b) HIV/AIDS.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Tuberculosis.

3. What dead person comes to Mixtli in a vision?
(a) Zyanya.
(b) His father.
(c) The cacao-colored man.
(d) His daughter.

4. What do the Spanish soldiers admire about the city of Tenochtitlan?
(a) The indoor plumbing and toilets.
(b) The beautiful murals.
(c) The paved streets.
(d) The amazing architecture that seems to float on air.

5. What does Cuitahuatzin plan to use as cover for his rebellion?
(a) The cacao-colored man.
(b) A minor festival.
(c) Women.
(d) An offering of gold to Cortes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Mixtli leave his daughter with when he goes on another journey after the flood?

2. What animal does Mixtli roast on the shore once he is no longer adrift at sea?

3. What does Nezahualpili warn about starting wars with other groups during a conference that Mixtil attends?

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

5. How does Mixtli react to the request Ticklish makes of him after he returns from the Raramuri?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Beu Ribe initially angry at Zyanya and Mixtli's engagement?

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

4. According to legend, who induces the people from Aztlan to seek power by worshiping the war god and feeding him with human sacrifices?

5. What does Motecuzoma do instead of making peace and preparing for the Outlander invasion?

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

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

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

9. What does Mixtli tell Motecuzoma about the huge ships, or houses, that have been spotted in the Eastern Sea?

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

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