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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ticklish's child when she gives birth?

2. What is happening to Mixtli's wife's health as the Spanish continue to invade?

3. Where does Mixtli agree to duel?

4. Who warns Ahuitzotl that another aqueduct might flood the city?

5. What religion are the Spaniards trying to spread?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Mixtli deployed to kill Malintzin?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss at least 4 literary techniques that Jennings uses to introduce Cortes as a complicated, historical character in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Cortes's and Motecuzoma's leadership styles. How are they different? How are they the same? What do they show the reader about each character? What commentary is Jennings making about the past and future of the indigenous populations through these two characters?

Essay Topic 3

Determine what you think is the most prominent motif OR theme, and explain why, supporting your choice with ample evidence form the text.

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