The Labyrinth of Solitude: Life and Thought in Mexico Quiz Questions | Quiz: Chapter 8

Quiz: Chapter 8

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Where have the great revolutions of the 20th Century occurred?
a) In backward countries.
b) In large, wealthy countries.
c) Among indigenous tribes.
d) In places with little modern culture.

2. What does Paz mean by the word, "community"?
a) A place of stable government and economy.
b) A gathering of people who are invested in each other.
c) A place of safety, especially for women and children.
d) A place of liberty where men recognize themselves in each other.

3. Why was unemployment high in Mexico at the time that Paz was writing?
a) The population grew more quickly than industry.
b) The labor unions made it difficult for workers to get jobs.
c) The two...
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