from The Inca Chasqui

What was the mita in the Inca empire?

• A ceremony for boys when they turn fourteen

• A tax requirement fulfilled through service

• A special kind of food given to messengers

• A type of clothing worn by the Chasquis

Who were the Chasquis?

• The priests of the Inca empire

• The messengers of the Inca empire

• The soldiers of the Inca empire

• The builders of the Inca empire

What was the main role of a Chasqui?

• To lead the army into battle

• To guard the Sapa Inca

• To carry messages across the empire

• To collect taxes from the people

What did the quipu represent in the story?

• A weapon used by the Chasquis

• A map of the Inca road system

• A symbol of authority in the Inca empire

• A device for recording information

How did Natu feel about becoming a Chasqui?

• He was envious and longed to be a Chasqui

• He was indifferent and preferred to be a builder

• He was scared and did not want to be a Chasqui

• He was confused and unsure about being a Chasqui

What happened to Mayta that allowed Natu to become a Chasqui?

• Mayta decided to retire from being a Chasqui

• Mayta injured his ankle and could not run

• Mayta became the Sapa Inca

• Mayta got lost on the Inca road system

What characteristic of historical fiction is present in the excerpt?

• The dialogue actually occurred between people of the past

• The setting includes details about a culture that existed in the past

• The conflict is based on actual events from long ago

• The main character is a real person who lived long ago

How did Mayta deal with the puma during his journey?

• He outran the puma

• He fought the puma with his club

• He used his sling to distract it with meat

• He scared it away with a loud noise

What does the story suggest about the importance of Chasquis?

• They were primarily used for entertainment

• They played a crucial role in communication across the empire

• They were not very important in the Inca empire

• They were mainly responsible for collecting taxes

What can be inferred about the Inca road system?

• It was simple and only used by the Sapa Inca

• It was poorly maintained and rarely used

• It was dangerous and avoided by the Chasquis

• It was complex and facilitated fast communication