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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, P. 136 to P. 228.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens during the "five hollow days" in Mixtli's hometown?
(a) Everyone takes a vow of silence.
(b) Nothing -- they are days of no activity.
(c) A grand parade is conducted.
(d) Every voting citizen goes in search of hallowed grounds.

2. As children, what do Chimali and Mixtli pretend they are and will be as adults?
(a) Peace makers.
(b) Great warriors.
(c) Singers.
(d) Artists.

3. What happens to Mixtli's vision after his naming ceremony?
(a) He starts seeing ghosts.
(b) It suddenly becomes much sharper.
(c) It begins to deteriorate.
(d) He becomes completely blind.

4. What do Chimali and Tiatli specifically want to be when they grow up?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Limestone sculptors.
(c) Translators.
(d) Journalists.

5. What happens when the hollow days end?
(a) All the farmers plant their crops.
(b) Everyone confesses their sins.
(c) There is a night of celebration.
(d) A new year begins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mixtli sad to leave his hometown for Texcoco?

2. What service must Mixtli do once he arrives at the court of Texcoco?

3. What does Teotihuacan mean?

4. What is Tepetzalan also known as?

5. Who is Tzitzilini?

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