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

2. How does Ponce de Leon die?
(a) He dies of disease.
(b) He dies of old age.
(c) He is killed by an Indian arrow.
(d) He is killed by his own men in a mutiny.

3. What does Columbus think of the New World when he reaches it?
(a) He thinks it is the most beautiful place he has ever seen.
(b) He thinks that he would like to build a house and live there himself.
(c) He thinks that it is too desolate to have any worthwhile resources.
(d) He thinks that it is far too hot and humid for his taste.

4. What happens when Thorgest tries to steal from Eric the Red?
(a) Eric the Red removes his property, and in the ensuing chase, two of Thorgest's sons are killed.
(b) Eric the Red decides to steal from Thorgest in return, on his way into exile.
(c) Eric the Red tries to remove his property, but Eric the Red's two sons are killed in the melee.
(d) Eric the Red has to give in and let Thorgest take his property.

5. Why do the Aztecs have two aqueducts?
(a) So that one can supply one half of the city, and the other can supply the other half.
(b) So that one can be used to carry water out, and the other to carry water in.
(c) So that one can be used while the other is being cleaned.
(d) So that enough water can be provided for the needs of the emperor and his entourage.