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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction: "Step Out of the Car" and Part One: Spies and Diplomats.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Chamberlain write a letter soon after meeting Hitler?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His aunt.
(d) His father.

2. What ultimately happened after Montezuma II was taken hostage by the Spanish?
(a) He was murdered.
(b) He was beaten.
(c) He was tortured.
(d) He was set free.

3. For how long had Neville Chamberlain held his post as prime minister at the time he decided to visit Germany?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

4. At what type of institution was Sandra Bland due to start a new job in 2015?
(a) A prison.
(b) A university.
(c) A museum.
(d) A library.

5. What do scholars believe was the true goal of Montezuma II's speech to the arriving Spanish?
(a) To accept surrender.
(b) To pledge surrender.
(c) To provide a warm welcome.
(d) To make a business deal.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 1: Fidel Castro's Revenge, Gladwell asks, "Why can't we tell when a stranger in front of us is" (27) taking what action?

2. How many times in total did Neville Chamberlain spend time with Adolf Hitler?

3. What type of physical greeting did Neville Chamberlain exchange with Adolf Hitler when they first met?

4. Over which people did Montezuma II reign?

5. The Spanish misunderstood Montezuma's speech to contain what element?

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