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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. The Spanish misunderstood Montezuma's speech to contain what element?
(a) Avarice.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Apology.
(d) Aggression.

2. What type of book did Aspillaga write after defecting from Cuba?
(a) A novel.
(b) A treatise.
(c) A memoir.
(d) A collection of interviews.

3. How many times did Hitler stand up an appointment to have tea with a particular world leader?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

4. Gladwell begins Chapter 2: Getting to Know der Fuhrer by discussing the former prime minister of what location?
(a) Canada.
(b) England.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Australia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What language did Montezuma II speak?

2. Over which people did Montezuma II reign?

3. For what transgression did Officer Encinia stop Bland in 2015?

4. For how long had Neville Chamberlain held his post as prime minister at the time he decided to visit Germany?

5. What type of vehicle was Bland driving when she was pulled over by Officer Encinia?

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