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  1. Who is the protagonist of Chapter One? A. Tenochtitlan, the City of Gold (page 11)

  2. In what city was Tenochtitlan located? A. Mexico City (page 11)

  3. How did the Aztecs feel when they first saw Tenochtitlan? A. The Aztecs were filled with wonder and admiration at the sight of Tenochtitlan. (page 12)

  4. What risk did Moctezuma take when he declared his loyalty to the Spaniards? A. Moctezuma risked the displeasure of both the Spaniards and his people by declaring his loyalty to them. (page 17)

  5. What did the Spaniards believe would be the fate of Tenochtitlan? A. The Spaniards believed that Tenochtitlan was destined to be destroyed by their weapons. (page 17)

  6. Infer why the Aztecs might have been so trusting of the Spaniards. A. The Aztecs may have been so trusting of the Spaniards due to the lavish gifts they received from them and the seeming power that they possessed. (page 17)

  7. True or False: The Spaniards were welcomed by the Aztecs. A. True (page 14)

  8. What event led to the downfall of Tenochtitlan? A. The fall of Tenochtitlan was caused by the Spanish siege of the city. (page 20)

  9. Infer why the Aztec gods may not have saved Tenochtitlan from the siege. A. The Aztec gods may not have saved Tenochtitlan from the siege because they found favor with the new gods brought by the Spaniards instead. (page 19)

  10. True or False: The Death of Moctezuma occurred during the siege of Tenochtitlan. A. True (page 21)