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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21: "The Story of the Palace"- Chapter 25: "The Story of Hawikuh" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What permanent injury did Mustafa's father sustain on the day he was attacked by a Portuguese soldier?
(a) He sustained a brain injury.
(b) He lost his arm.
(c) He lost his hand.
(d) He lost his leg.

2. Which type of people were not allowed into the feast held by Viceroy Mendoza at his home in Chapter 23: "The Story of the Guesthouse"?
(a) Women.
(b) Infants.
(c) Indians.
(d) Children.

3. The viceroy of New Spain told Mustafa and his companions that they would need to remain in Tenochtitlán for how long?
(a) A few months.
(b) A few hours.
(c) A few weeks.
(d) A few days.

4. Mustafa states that when the farmers in Azemmur fell onto hard times, they were forced to use what as payment?
(a) Their cows.
(b) Their sheep.
(c) Their farm equipment.
(d) Their children.

5. On what page does the final chapter of the novel, Chapter 25: "The Story of Hawikuh" begin?
(a) 240.
(b) 317.
(c) 288.
(d) 387.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the leader of the expedition, the man also known as "the governor" (6)?

2. What year did Torres name when he was asked for the current date in Chapter 18: "The Story of Culiacan"?

3. Mustafa states that he is writing the account that makes up the pages of the book how long after the events transpired?

4. What office did Guzman hold, as revealed in Chapter 18: "The Story of Culiacan"?

5. Mustafa tells the reader how important it is that he tell the truth of the expedition, since the Castilians take three other actions instead. What is NOT one of the actions Mustafa names?

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