Grade 8 Social Studies Unit Final Exam: The Aztec Empire, Spanish Contact, and Imperialism

Part A: Source-Based Multiple Choice (Questions 1 to 40) Source Set 1: Explaining Imperialism and Changing Trade Routes

Source I: Historical Book Excerpt

"The siege lasted fifty-three days until the thick city walls broke under heavy cannon fire. On May 29, 1453, the city of Constantinople fell, and the Ottoman Empire took complete control over the strategic waterways. For European merchants, the changes were immediate and severe. The overland trade routes to Asia were now controlled by a powerful Muslim state that placed high taxes on goods. The Christian kingdoms of Western Europe found themselves economically cut off, forcing them to look out into the uncharted Atlantic Ocean to find a sea route to Asia."

Source 2: Excerpt from an International Agreement (1494)

"To prevent fighting and arguments between the two Catholic kingdoms, a boundary line is drawn in the Atlantic ocean. All lands discovered or to be discovered to the east of this line shall belong completely to the Kingdom of Portugal, protecting their sea routes around Africa. On the other side, all territories located to the west of this boundary line shall become the sole property of the Kingdom of Spain, giving them the right to explore and claim the Western hemisphere."

Source 3: Political Cartoon Layout

Figure III summary: This figure is a political cartoon. It depicts two crowned monarchs seated at a table, using a knife and fork to carve up a globe of the earth as if it were a cake, with several naval ships visible in the background. The imagery suggests that powerful nations are dividing global territories among themselves, concluding that the world's resources are insufficient to satisfy the expansive ambitions of these imperial powers.

1. Based on Source I, the main reason European countries started exploring the Atlantic Ocean was a change in A. religious freedom in the Middle East B. sailing technology among European states C. political control over old trade routes D. friendships between European kings

2. The agreement detailed in Source 2 is known as the Treaty of Tordesillas. Which dynamic of imperialism does this document show best? A. Spreading culture to local populations B. Protecting smaller trade partners C. Stopping the trade of foreign goods D. Showing political power by claiming land

3. The cartoon layout in Source 3 is a critique of which historical action? A. The growth of democracy B. European land expansion C. The fixing of national borders D. Peaceful trade in the Americas

4. Which economic system is described across these sources, where a country seeks wealth by controlling colonies and trade? A. Socialism B. Feudalism C. Capitalism D. Mercantilism

5. Looked at together, Sources 1, 2, and 3 show that the age of European exploration was driven mostly by a desire for A. cultural learning B. power and wealth C. global safety D. religious peace

Source Set 2: Aztec Origins and Environmental Adaptations

Source I: Diagram of Codex Mendoza (Page 1)

Figure I summary: This figure is an illustration composed of two distinct panels. The top panel depicts a central eagle perched upon a cactus growing from a rock, flanked by two seated figures. The bottom panel shows a scene of conflict where several armed warriors are confronting a fallen individual in front of a damaged structure. The imagery suggests a narrative of divine or symbolic guidance leading to military conquest and the overthrow of a previous order.

Source 2: Engineering and Farming Report

"The Valley of Mexico was a closed valley with no natural rivers draining out of it. Seasonal rains caused terrible flooding. To make things harder, the main water of Lake Texcoco was salty and bad for growing crops. To feed a massive population, the Aztecs built a 16-kilometer clay wall across the lake to separate the fresh water from the salty water and stop floods. They also developed a brilliant farming system using narrow, artificial islands built by layering mud, reeds, and rotting plants inside a framework of woven willow trees tied to the shallow lakebed."

None 6. The diagram in Source I confirms that the original reason the Aztecs settled in Tenochtitlan was based on A. trade agreements with nearby tribes B. peace treaties with the Maya C. flat plains that were easy to farm D. religious prophecy and signs from gods 7. The island farming technique described at the end of Source 2 is called the A. terrace system B. calpolli system C. chinampa system D. encomienda system 8. Based on the map in Source 3, the addition of causeways and aqueducts shows that the Aztecs dealt with their environment by A. stopping all farming active roles B. making rules to stop people from entering C. moving away to the dry northern deserts D. building structures to secure water and travel

9. Source I and Source 2 show a transition in Aztec history. This change is best described as going from A. wandering outcasts to a powerful, building empire B. peaceful desert farmers to isolated nomads C. democratic leaders to submissive colonial citizens D. highly educated monks to polytheistic farmers

10. Which idea connects the engineering in Source 2 with the warrior actions at the bottom of Source I? A. The separation of construction and military jobs B. Using adaptation and force to dominate a region C. Relying on foreign builders to fix land problems D. The drop in religious focus during times of war

Figure 3 summary: This is an architectural illustration. The image depicts a circular city situated within a large body of water, surrounded by mountains. The city is connected to the mainland by long causeways and bridges, featuring a dense grid of buildings and several prominent central towers. The layout suggests a highly organized urban center designed for strategic isolation and controlled access, indicating a sophisticated level of urban planning and engineering.

Source Set 3: Aztec Religious Conventions and the Calendar

Source I: Layout of the Aztec Calendar System

Figure I summary: This figure is an educational diagram. It illustrates the characteristics of the Solar Calendar and the Ritual Calendar, showing how their distinct cycles interact over time. The Solar Calendar is defined by a yearly cycle of months and specific unlucky days, while the Ritual Calendar is a shorter cycle used by priests for religious purposes and sacrifices. The diagram concludes that these two separate systems synchronize and align perfectly only after several decades.

Source 2: Historical Account of the New Fire Ceremony

"As the 52-year cycle came to an end, deep fear gripped the entire empire. The Aztecs believed that if the sun did not rise at the end of the cycle, the world would be destroyed by earthquakes and hunger. All house fires were put out, and pottery was broken. At midnight, priests marched up Mount Uixachtlan. When a specific star group reached the highest point in the sky, a fire was lit directly inside the chest of a captured enemy warrior. When the flame caught, messengers lit

torches from it and ran to relight fires in every home, showing that the gods had given humanity another 52 years of life."

Source 3: Primary Source on Aztec Warfare

"Our wars with the cities of Tlaxcala and Cholula are not fought to take their land, nor do we want to destroy their houses or take their gold. This fighting is a holy duty known as Xochiyaoyotl (the Flower Wars). We meet by agreement on a field with one goal: to test our young men and capture live prisoners. A dead enemy on the battlefield is a waste; only a living prisoner can provide the blood needed to feed the sun and keep our world alive."

11. According to Source I and Source 2, the "New Fire" ceremony shows that the Aztec worldview saw the universe as A. completely safe, stable, and independent of human action B. fragile, cyclical, and needing human actions to survive C. endless, simple, and moving toward a democracy D. messy, unmapped, and completely without mathematics

12. Based on Source 3, the "Flower Wars" were different from European wars because the main goal of the Aztecs was A. the total destruction of enemy towns B. the taking of land and building of walls C. the capture of live enemies for religious sacrifice D. the forced changes to the enemy's daily language

13. Which concept is best supported by the political use of sacrifice described in Source 2? A. Equal power among all citizens B. Using fear and religious ideas to keep state control C. Restorative justice in local communities D. Fair economic trade between different cities

14. Using Sources 2 and 3, you can infer that the role of a captive chosen for sacrifice was viewed by Aztec society as A. a shameful punishment for being a coward B. a political trick to lower the number of poor people C. an economic penalty to pay off old money debts D. a sacred duty that kept the universe moving

15. The calendar system shown in Source I shows that the Aztec worldview was heavily organized around A. scientific technology with no religious connections B. math and patterns mixed with religious timing C. individual choices over community rules D. ocean exploration and global sea maps

Source Set 4: Aztec Social Hierarchy and Education

Source I: The Aztec Social Structure

Figure I summary: This figure is a pyramid diagram. It illustrates the social hierarchy of a civilization, dividing the population into distinct tiers based on status and role. The structure places the emperor at the peak, followed by nobles, priests, and generals, then elite traveling merchants, then commoners including farmers and artisans, and finally slaves or debtors at the base. The arrangement indicates a rigid class system where power and prestige decrease from the top to the bottom, with the smallest group holding the most authority and the largest group occupying the lowest social standing.

Source 2: Description of Aztec Schools

- The Calmecac: School for noble children, run by priests. The lessons were academic and hard. Students studied law, astronomy, math, and how to read picture writing (codices). Discipline was very strict, including little sleep and self-harm rituals to show courage.

- The Telpochcalli: School for commoner children, located in each neighborhood (calpolli). Lessons were taught out loud without books, focusing on history and citizen duties. The main focus was hard physical training, using weapons, and learning practical trades or farming.

Source 3: Report on Aztec Laws and Justice

"The Aztec legal system was strict and clear. Most crimes against the community were met with severe punishments—such as execution for stealing noble property or having your house torn down for being drunk in public. However, the system had unique rules for fairness. Slavery was not passed down to children; babies born to slaves were completely free. Also, any commoner warrior could change his social position: if he captured four enemies on the battlefield, he became part of the noble military orders, stopped paying taxes, and gained the right to wear decorated cotton clothing."

16. Based on Source I and Source 2, the existence of two different types of schools was designed to A. help all poor children learn to read picture codices B. preserve and reinforce the class layers in society C. support individual artistic choice over the group D. stop commoner children from learning military skills

17. According to Source I and the profile of the Pochteca, why did the Emperor value these merchants so highly? A. They acted as spies who mapped out enemy defenses B. They fought against the power of the high priests C. They gave away free farm land to poor families D. They created a coin system to replace trade items

18. The legal facts in Source 3 show that while Aztec society was strictly layered, people could move up through A. family privileges that could never be taken away B. personal success and bravery in military actions C. keeping inherited money safe from the tax collector D. local voting circles run by young commoners

19. Which statement best analyzes the link between the social pyramid (Source 1) and the laws (Source 3)? A. The laws were written to reduce the power of the Emperor. B. Social position was fixed by birth, with zero exceptions. C. Class position mattered, but serving the state well allowed for social mobility. D. Slaves held the most power because their children were born free.

20. Historical records show that noble students who broke laws were punished much more severely than commoners for the exact same crime. This shows that the Aztecs believed A. nobles were less smart than commoners B. commoners should spend more time studying law books C. physical farming work was the best job in the empire D. people with high status had a greater duty to show good behavior

Source Set 5: First Contact and Divergent Worldviews

Source I: Profile of Spanish Expedition Leader Hernán Cortés

"Driven by a burning ambition for wealth and status, Cortés showed the expansionist mindset of Europe during the Renaissance. He did not want peaceful trade; he used a specific 'formula for conquest' that the Spanish had practiced in the Caribbean. His strategy was simple: land on a new coast, display terrifying weapon power, capture the local leader to freeze the population, and find local groups who hated the rulers to make military alliances."

Source 2: Aztec Description of the Spanish Arrival (From the Florentine Codex)

"When Moctezuma heard descriptions of these strange men with pale white skin and long beards, riding massive hornless deer (horses), he was filled with great fear. He remembered bad omens: the streak of fire across the night sky and the sudden burning of a temple. Hoping to test their intentions and stop their march, he sent messengers carrying incredible gifts: robes of beautiful feathers, large gold discs representing the sun, and silver discs representing the moon. He hoped these sacred gifts would satisfy them so they would turn back to the sea."

Source 3: Diagram of Malinche's Role

Figure III summary: This figure is an educational infographic. It details the dual roles of Malinche, also known as Dona Marina, dividing her contributions into her functions as a linguistic intermediary and a strategic advisor. As a linguistic intermediary, she utilized her knowledge of Nahuatl and her rapid acquisition of Spanish to translate peace speeches. As a strategic advisor, she identified internal weaknesses within the Aztec Empire, cautioned against native traps, and assisted in securing an alliance with Tlaxcala. The figure concludes that Malinche played a pivotal role in bridging communication gaps and providing critical intelligence that influenced the strategic outcomes of the conflict.

21. Cortés's strategy of capturing the local king (Source 1) was successful because of which feature of the Aztec Empire? A. The completely democratic voting system in local neighborhoods B. The focus of absolute political authority in the single Emperor C. The complete lack of defensive stone walls around the capital city D. The equal sharing of all gold wealth among commoners and nobles

22. Based on Source 2, Moctezuma's plan of sending gold gifts failed because it clashed with a Spanish worldview that A. saw gold as a holy spiritual object that should not be touched B. viewed gold as money that brought national and personal power C. rejected material wealth in favor of democratic values D. valued sea maps much more than precious metals

23. The diagram in Source 3 shows that Malinche was critical to the Spanish victory because she functioned as a strategic A. general who led cavalry charges into battle B. priestess who changed the Aztec calendar system C. translator and advisor who broke down Aztec political secrets D. business merchant who paid for the building of Spanish boats

24. A major worldview conflict between the Spanish and the Aztecs was their view on individual identity. This conflict can be summarized as A. Spanish group focus versus Aztec competitive business focus B. Spanish individual ambition versus Aztec community focus C. Spanish secular democracy versus Aztec religious kingship D. Spanish environmental protection versus Aztec ocean exploration

25. Which concept describes the attitude of the Spanish toward Aztec religious practices, as seen in their actions in Source I? A. Belief in cultural superiority B. Open cultural learning C. Restorative reconciliation D. Equal democratic respect

Table I summary: The comparison of military technology reveals a stark contrast in materials and combat capabilities between the two forces. Spanish forces utilized metal-based weaponry and armor, gunpowder, and cavalry for shock impact, whereas Aztec warriors relied on organic materials, obsidian, and infantry formations. In naval warfare, the Spanish employed larger ships with heavy artillery, while the Aztecs utilized a high volume of smaller, more agile vessels.

Source 2: Aztec Record on the Sickness (Cocoliztli)

"Before the final Spanish attack, a terrible darkness fell upon us. A filthy sickness broke out on our faces, our chests, our bellies; we were covered in agonizing sores. It spread fast, moving like the wind. No one could walk; we could only lie flat on our beds, crying out. If we rolled over, we screamed in pain. Starvation was absolute, because there was no one left to grind corn or tend the chinampa gardens. Even our great leader, Cuitláhuac, who raised the army and drove the Spanish out on the Night of Sorrows, was struck down and died. It killed our strongest men without drawing a sword."

Source 3: Map Sketch of the Siege of Tenochtitlan

Figure III summary: This figure is a map sketch and conceptual diagram. It illustrates the strategic layout of the Siege of Tenochtitlan, showing the involvement of mainland city-states, specifically the Totonacs and Tlaxcalans, who formed an alliance. The diagram outlines the military organization, consisting of a vast number of native warriors and a smaller contingent of Spanish soldiers, who established an encirclement ring and a blockade around the island city located within Lake Texcoco. The layout indicates that the combined forces of the alliance and the Spanish military utilized a coordinated strategy of surrounding the city and blocking its access points to isolate and conquer the island capital.

26. Based on Source I, the main advantage Spanish boats had during the final battle for Tenochtitlan was

A. the agility to navigate shallow, narrow mud canals

B. the use of glass-coated armor shields on the wooden hulls

C. the complete reliance on wind power without needing oars

D. the heavy structures and fire power of cannon-bearing ships

27. The terrible disease described in Source 2 is historically identified as A. the Black Plague B. Smallpox C. Malaria D. Yellow Fever

28. According to Source 3, the Spanish were able to overcome being vastly outnumbered by A. forming alliances with native groups who hated Aztec rule B. staying in defensive base positions on the sea coast C. teaching advanced farming to win over local peasants D. giving European guns to common Aztec farmers

29. Which statement best summarizes how the Spanish won the war, based on Source 1, 2, and 3? A. The victory was an accidental event caused by lucky weather patterns. B. The Spanish won due to a mix of steel weapons, disease, and native alliances. C. Aztec warriors surrendered instantly because they had no weapons. D. The conquest was achieved purely by peaceful economic trade negotiations.

30. From the viewpoint of the Tlaxcalan people (Source 3), joining the Spanish army was a logical strategy to A. convert their own families to the Catholic religion B. protect the Aztec Emperor from internal rebellions C. win back their freedom and stop paying tribute to Aztecs D. expand the global borders of the Kingdom of Spain

Source Set 7: Colonial Rule and Cultural Change

Source I: Spanish Edict from the Viceroy of New Spain (1540)

"To build an orderly and Christian colony, it is ordered that all native religious structures be torn down completely. The native languages, having no Christian words, are banned from government use; all laws, courts, and teaching shall happen only in the Spanish language. Furthermore, all children of the native nobles shall be placed into monastery schools to learn Latin, European manners, and to reject the errors of their parents. Anyone caught practicing old rituals in secret will face public whipping."

Figure III summary: This figure is a conceptual flow chart and infographic. It illustrates the societal transition in Mexico following the Spanish conquest, mapping the progression from the loss of indigenous identity to the development of a hybrid culture, ultimately leading to the state of modern day Mexico. The left side details the erasure of old identities through the destruction of written records, the prohibition of native rituals, and the collapse of the Aztec ruling class. The right side showcases the resulting cultural synthesis, highlighting the blending of artistic styles, the emergence of a combined language, and the mixing of religious symbols. The figure concludes that the interaction between these destructive forces and the subsequent cultural blending shaped the foundation of contemporary Mexican identity.

Figure II summary: This figure is a historical sketch. It depicts the construction of a Christian cathedral being built directly upon the ruins of the Aztec Templo Mayor, showing native laborers transporting heavy stones up a ramp to the construction site. The illustration highlights the physical overlay of the new religious structure on the broken foundation of the destroyed indigenous temple. The image suggests a deliberate process of cultural and religious displacement, where the new colonial authority literally and symbolically builds its power on top of the remnants of the previous civilization.

Source 3: Summary of Post-Conquest Population Categories

31. The colonial rules detailed in Source I describe a deliberate policy of A. cultural learning B. cultural assimilation C. political independence D. fair wealth sharing 32. The construction scene depicted in Source 2 serves as a visual metaphor for which historical event? A. The equal architectural partnership between Spanish and Aztec builders B. The shared economic profits given to native laborers C. The complete move of Aztec religious leaders to European cities D. The physical and religious dominance of Spanish rule over Aztec culture 33. Records from Spanish priest Bartolomé de las Casas show that some Spanish individuals A. supported the violent treatment of native populations B. spoke out against and criticized the cruelty of colonial policies C. invented smallpox to use as a biological weapon D. demanded that all land be handed back to the Emperor 34. Based on the chart in Source 3, present-day Mexican culture is best understood as A. a pure copy of ancient Aztec life with no European elements B. a total copy of Spanish culture that erased all native history C. a blend of native survival and Spanish colonial influence D. an isolated group that completely rejects international trade 35. The authors of the law in Source I viewed the traditional Aztec worldview with an attitude of A. cultural equality B. cultural superiority C. democratic support D. peaceful cooperation

Source Set 8: Comparison of Global Empires

Source I: Summary of Three Colonial Models

- The French Model (New France): Focused on trading luxury animal furs. Built small, spread-out trading posts that depended on making economic and military alliances with local native groups (like the Huron).

- The British Model (Virginia): Driven by farming and land acquisition. Tended to push away or remove local populations rather than live with them, leading to major land wars over resources.

- The Portuguese Model (Brazil): Focused at first on cutting and exporting Brazilwood. Avoided moving inland until competition forced them to set up large sugarcane farms run by enslaved labor along the coast.

Source 2: Historical Population Report

"The loss of life in the Americas after contact was a massive demographic drop. Within one hundred years, the native population of Mexico fell by nearly ninety percent. This created a massive labor shortage for the European empires on their farms and silver mines. To fix this

labor problem, European kingdoms turned their trade networks toward West Africa, starting a vast transatlantic slave trade that forcibly moved millions of people to the Americas.

Source 3: Ranking of European Imperial Wealth (Year 1600)

Figure III summary: This figure is an infographic ranking European imperial wealth. It displays the relative standing of four European kingdoms in the year sixteen hundred, detailing the primary drivers of their wealth and the obstacles they faced. The Kingdom of Spain holds the highest rank due to extensive gold and silver mines, followed by the Kingdom of Portugal, which relied on sea routes, sugar farms, and Brazilwood. The Kingdom of France is ranked third, supported by a regional army and early fur trade networks, while the Kingdom of England is ranked lowest, hindered by internal troubles and failed early colonies. It can be inferred that direct control over precious metals was the primary determinant of imperial success during this period, placing Spain at a significant advantage over nations relying on trade or agricultural exports.

Source 3: Ranking of European Imperial Wealth (Year 1600)

36. Based on Source I, how did the early French colonial strategy differ from the Spanish strategy? A. The French focused on breaking down major city governments with armies. B. The French focused only on digging deep silver mines in mountains. C. The French completely banned the spread of Christian ideas. D. The French relied on economic trade partnerships with native groups.

37. Source 2 directly links the high death rate of native populations to the start of A. fair democratic voting across European nations B. the transatlantic slave trade to supply colony labor C. isolated business plans within the Spanish empire D. the immediate return of political power to native lords 38. The rankings in Source 3 show that at the end of the 16th century, England A. had already beaten Spain as the strongest global empire B. had seen little success in its early colonial attempts compared to Spain C. had completely rejected the ideas of mercantilism D. relied completely on silver taken from Central America 39. In 1537, Pope Paul 3 issued a decree stating that native peoples should not be enslaved or have their land taken, even if they were not Christians. This shows that A. some European leaders tried to defend the rights of native peoples B. the Catholic Church ordered the immediate destruction of Spain C. all European kings ignored the trade of gold and silver D. native societies were forced to build European ships 40. Looked at together, Sources 1, 2, and 3 show that a long-term result of early European imperialism was A. the fair and equal sharing of resources among all continents B. the creation of deep global economic differences and population changes C. the total elimination of kings in favor of democracies D. the peaceful closing of borders to international trade

Part B: Core Concept Synthesis (Questions 41 to 50)

41. In an Aztec court of law, if a commoner warrior proved he had captured four enemy soldiers in battle, his reward was A. immediate exile to the northern desert lands B. ownership of an entire neighborhood calpolli C. the absolute right to vote for the next Emperor D. promotion to the nobility and entry into elite military orders 42. Aztec rules required all commoner boys to go to the Telpochcalli school, where lessons were taught out loud. This shows that commoner children A. were banned from learning about history and citizen duties B. were trained for practical jobs, physical fitness, and army service C. held a higher social class than temple priests D. were expected to write law books using picture codices 43. Which statement best defines the concept of imperial dominance within the context of the Aztec Empire? A. The voluntary and equal sharing of wealth among all tribes in Mexico B. The total isolation of Tenochtitlan from any outside contact C. The collection of heavy tribute and political control over conquered cities D. The elimination of all religious rituals during times of peace 44. When a country takes absolute control over a foreign land, removes local leaders, and forces its own laws on the population, it is demonstrating A. restorative justice B. cultural synthesis C. political dominance D. national sovereignty 45. The construction of the 16-kilometer clay dike across Lake Texcoco proves that Aztec society was A. scientifically backward and entirely dependent on luck B. unorganized but located in an easy geographical spot C. highly sophisticated in collective engineering and labor coordination D. completely dependent on European building formulas 46. The great market at Tlatelolco used a barter system, but buyers also used cacao beans and standard cotton cloaks as common currency. This shows that the Aztecs A. had no understanding of prices or trade systems B. maintained an organized, regulated market system for mass trade C. banned merchants from speaking to common farmers D. prioritized individual wealth over the survival of the state 47. Which term defines the political right of a distinct nation or group of people to govern themselves completely free from foreign imperial control? A. Cultural assimilation B. Imperial dominance C. National sovereignty / Self-determination D. Social hierarchy 48. From a historical perspective, the primary reason the early British colonial attempt at Roanoke failed was A. a lack of farming preparation and poor relations with local native groups B. terrible flooding caused by broken mountain dams C. an over-reliance on deep silver mining operations D. immediate attacks by Spanish warships armed with cannons 49. The modern shift away from old imperial models toward international groups like the United Nations emphasizes A. global economic exploitation and military takeovers B. mutual respect, national borders, and peaceful dialogue C. the enforcement of uniform cultural assimilation laws D. the centering of absolute power in a single world king So. Which statement accurately describes the Worldview Conlict Over Land Ownership between European empires and traditional Indigenous societies? A. Europeans saw land as private property to be bought and used for profit, while many Indigenous worldviews saw land as a shared resource held in collective care. B. Europeans rejected private property entirely, while Indigenous groups operated under strict capitalist corporations. C. Europeans believed land should never be changed by humans, while Indigenous societies destroyed all forests. D. Both societies completely agreed that sea exploration was the only true measure of national success.

Exam Answer Key & Design Profile

To ensure fairness, this key features a balanced distribution of correct options (12 As, 13 Bs, 13 Cs, 12 Ds) with zero predictable patterns. Correct options have been length-balanced so that option length never gives away the answer.

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Table summary: The table lists various research activities focused on analyzing the causes of colonial failure, exploring alternatives to imperialism, and comparing differing perspectives on land value.

Option Balance Verification:

• A choices: 12 / 50 (24%)

B choices: 13 / 50 (26%)

C choices: 13 / 50 (26%)

• D choices: 12 / 50 (24%)

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