The Legend of Popo and Ixta

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Why is it important to the story that the scout lied about Popo's death in battle?

• Ixta was waiting patiently for popo to return.

• Hearing that Popo had been killed caused the emperor to grow very angry.

• Popo's death caused the gods to turn Ixta into a snowy white mountain.

• The scout's lie caused Ixta to faint and die of a broken heart.

Which line from the story best shows how Popo feels when he returns to find Ixta lying on the palace floor?

• Minutes later, Popo himself strode into the emperor's palace.

• She had died of a broken heart only a moment before.

• Popo wept as he picked up her lifeless body.

• He looked up into her face and told her that he would marry her.

The artwork is included with the selection most likely to show--

• Popo was tired after carrying Ixta into their secret valley

• Popo's deep sadness and ager as he carried Ixta into the mountains

• How snow mountains in the Mixica valley might have looked

• That Ixta was pretending to be asleep

Why do the Mexica people believe that the volcano Popocatepetl rumbles and smokes?

• Popo is still angry and sad at the Popo is still angry at the death of Ixta

• Volcanoes are unpredictable

• The gods took pity on Popo

• The gods of Mexica valley are afraid of Popo