Moctezuma II

What is the main reason the narrator feels like a prisoner in his own palace?

• He is afraid of his own people.

• He is held hostage by Cortés.

• He has lost his wealth.

• He is unable to leave his palace.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the word "conquerors" most likely mean in the context of the passage?

• Explorers

• Friends

• Invaders

• Traders

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the plot unfold when the narrator first hears about the strange men?

• He immediately attacks them.

• He sends runners to gather information.

• He ignores the news.

• He surrenders to them.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What theme is conveyed through the narrator's experience with Cortés?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of friendship

• The danger of trusting too easily

• The value of tradition

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How does the author develop the point of view of the narrator in the text?

• By showing the narrator's thoughts and feelings

• By describing the narrator's physical appearance

• By focusing on the narrator's actions only

• By using dialogue between characters

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What inference can be made about the narrator's plan to become friends with the invaders?

• He wanted to learn their language.

• He hoped to gain their trust to find their weaknesses.

• He planned to move to their land.

• He wanted to trade goods with them.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the phrase "fist of a god" suggest about the narrator's perception of the cannon?

• It was a tool for building.

• It was a divine instrument.

• It was a harmless object.

• It was a common weapon.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How do the characters respond to the arrival of Cortés and his men?

• They celebrate their arrival.

• They prepare for battle.

• They welcome them with caution.

• They flee the city.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Summarize the narrator's feelings about his situation in the palace.

• He feels hopeful and optimistic.

• He feels trapped and regretful.

• He feels indifferent and bored.

• He feels excited and adventurous.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What reasoning does the narrator use to justify his initial decision to welcome Cortés?

• He believed they would bring prosperity.

• He thought they were sent by a god.

• He wanted to learn their culture.

• He needed their military support.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6