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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disease do several women who have slept with the Spaniards catch?
(a) HIV/AIDS.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Small pox.
(d) Tuberculosis.

2. What religion are the Spaniards trying to spread?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Christianity.
(c) Aetheism.
(d) Judiasm.

3. Who wants to marry Mixtli's slave, Ticklish?
(a) Zyanya.
(b) Chimali.
(c) Cozcatl.
(d) Ahuitzotl.

4. Who is Siriame?
(a) A woman who was also lost at sea.
(b) Mixtli's second daughter.
(c) Mixtli's second wife.
(d) The leader of the Raramuri.

5. What animal does Mixtli roast on the shore once he is no longer adrift at sea?
(a) Turtle.
(b) Chicken.
(c) Fish.
(d) Crab.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the tribute collector punished for his deeds?

2. Why is Mixtli concerned that Ticklish may not be happy in her new marriage?

3. What gift does Mixtli give Cocoton when he tells her that her mother is gone forever?

4. Who is Cocoton?

5. What happens to Ticklish's child when she gives birth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unique physical feature does the "unattached woman" in one of the Otomi towns have that Mixtl finds so attractive?

2. How does Motecuzoma handle the attack of the tribute collector?

3. What kind of boat does Mixtli use to follow the lava flow out to sea?

4. How do Motecuzoma and Nezahualpili agree to settle their bet over with whom to go to war?

5. Why does Mixtli feel obligated to attend Motecuzoma's coronation?

6. Who decides to make up a story about how the civilians (that Mixtli killed) were massacred by unknown assailants?

7. According to legend, who induces the people from Aztlan to seek power by worshiping the war god and feeding him with human sacrifices?

8. What is the effect of taking jipuri cacti?

9. What is the only thing that provides a cheerful diversion for Mixtli during the time he spends building a new colony?

10. For how long are Mixtli and Zyanya married before Zyanya finally becomes pregnant?

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