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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. How did the majority of the world react when they read Aspillaga's written work?
(a) They were angry.
(b) They felt validated.
(c) They were sad.
(d) They were shocked.

2. What type of physical greeting did Neville Chamberlain exchange with Adolf Hitler when they first met?
(a) A handshake.
(b) A kiss.
(c) A salute.
(d) A hug.

3. 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?
(a) Lying.
(b) Hurting.
(c) Plotting.
(d) Prevaricating.

4. What type of vehicle was Bland driving when she was pulled over by Officer Encinia?
(a) A motorcycle.
(b) A car.
(c) A bus.
(d) A truck.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During which month of the year did Aspillaga defect from Cuba?

2. How did Hitler respond to the question about whether he intended to be satisfied once he had taken Sudetenland?

3. Over which people did Montezuma II reign?

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

5. How many million people within Montezuma II's kingdom died as a result of the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes and his men?

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