Malinche

What was not one of the names given to the main subject of the story?

• Malinche

• Malinchista

• Doña Marina

• Malintzin

Based on Malinche's mother's treatment of her, we can infer what about her mother?

• That she was jealous of Malinche

• That she saw her daughter as a traitor

• That she did what she thought was best for Malinche

• That she valued boys over girls

When it says Cortes, "Christened her with her new name of Dona Marina", what would be another appropriate word for "christened"?

• Blessed

• Forgave

• Dishonored

• Disguised

When it says, "This brutal and mighty empire (the Aztecs) had subjugated them for far too long," subjugated most likely means what?

• destroyed

• overruled

• bothered

• lied to

What is the best word to describe the author's viewpoint of Malinche?

• traitorous

• complicated

• unimportant

• heroic

What helped Malinche 'catch Cortes' eye' according to the article?

• her beauty

• her fighting abilities

• her nobility

• her language abilities

What can we infer about the other tribes (not Aztec) based on the reading?

• They admired the Aztec

• They saw Cortes as a god

• They were resentful of the Aztecs

• They saw Malinche as a traitor

Which does not accurately describe Malinche?

• Mayan slave girl

• Mother to the mestizo race

• Mexican Princess

• Spanish Translator

What distinguished Malinche in her society (made her unique)?

• Her deceased father

• Her education

• She could speak Nahuatl

• Her wealthy family

Read the quote, "Today, in Mexico a derogatory name to call someone is a malinchista, a person who turns their back on their own culture." We can use context to know that derogatory means what?

• proud

• religious

• funny

• negative