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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mixtli ask to marry him after the death of his daughter?

2. How does Mixtli react to Zyanya's request to go to the ceremony of Xipe Totec?

3. What tribe has an old wise man who claims to know that they are descendants of the ancient Azteca people?

4. Who is Malintzin?

5. Who is Cocoton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Beu Ribe initially angry at Zyanya and Mixtli's engagement?

2. What features does Mixtli like in the house Ahuitzotl builds for him?

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

4. How are Mixtli's crystals and bone carvings received?

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

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

7. What do Siriame and Mixtli do after they take jipuri cacti?

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

9. What kinds of weapons does Cortes place on the roof of Motecuzoma's palace?

10. What military tactic does Mixtli advise Ahuitzotl about when he presents him with his second quartz crystal?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As two men with similar traits but different practices, Mixtli and Motecuzoma travel parallel paths in Aztec. Compare and contrast these two characters.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how an act or element of nature that is used in the novel to aid in either plot OR character development. Make sure to address at least 3 literary devices that Jennings uses as well as direct quotations from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Tlatli and Chimali, making sure to analyze them as individual characters as well as their relationship with each other.

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