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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Destruction of Tenochtitlan.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What author does Gregory say is never accused of being insincere?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) William Carlos Williams.
(c) Homer.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

2. What is Columbus' point when he makes the following statement: "I was twenty-eight years old when I came into your Highnesses' service, and now I have not a hair upon me that is not gray; my body is infirm..."
(a) He is worried about who will take on his work after he dies.
(b) He feels that he should be allowed to see a doctor.
(c) He is sorry to see that the best years of his life are behind him.
(d) He has been a dedicated servant of the King and Queen for his entire life.

3. Does Columbus profit from his trips to the New World?
(a) Yes, he is rewarded with all the gold he could ever want.
(b) No, but at least the voyages do not harm him financially.
(c) No, he is left financially ruined and impoverished.
(d) Yes, he is able to sell many things that he took from the islands.

4. What happens to Cortez when the Aztecs counterattack from outside the city?
(a) He loses everything and has to flee with his men.
(b) He is forced to negotiate a temporary treaty in order to escape with his life.
(c) He and his men defeat them easily.
(d) He and his men win after a long battle.

5. How does Montezuma try to get Cortez to stay on the coast and not enter the interior?
(a) He sends gifts to Cortez.
(b) He sends poisoned food.
(c) He sends a threatening letter.
(d) He sends troops to attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Columbus want to do instead of traveling to the New World again?

2. What kind of woman is Freydis?

3. What kind of literature does Gregory say is forced to answer the question of whether or not it is sincere?

4. Williams, referring to the King's and Queen's promises to Columbus, remarks, "What power had such ridiculous little promises to stay a man against that terrific downpour on the brink of which they were all floating?". What promises is Williams referring to?

5. What happens to Columbus on his return from his second voyage?

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