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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphor does Paz use to describe Mexico taking control from Spain?
(a) A young man finally realizing his strength.
(b) A phoenix rising from the ashes.
(c) A lion cub overtaking its elderly parent.
(d) A corpse dismembered and a nation born.

2. What duality does the pachuco represent?
(a) A fiend whose trademark is hearty laughter.
(b) A clown whose purpose is terror.
(c) A victim obsessed with revenge.
(d) A saint deeply involved in scandal.

3. How is the myth of the "long-suffering Mexican woman" created?
(a) When the woman overcomes her natural frailty.
(b) When the woman is most vulnerable to attack.
(c) When the woman's natural frailty becomes a virtue.
(d) When the woman becomes impassive in the face of suffering.

4. Why did the Spaniards not exterminate the Indians after they were conquered?
(a) They respected the Indians.
(b) Their Catholicism prevented mass slaughter.
(c) They wanted to learn from the Indians.
(d) They needed labor.

5. In Paz's argument, how have tradition and religion always been presented to the Mexicans?
(a) As things that will solidify their national identity.
(b) As things leading to their spiritual salvation.
(c) As things that stifle their individuality.
(d) As things to be held lightly or discarded.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is a study of colonialism important in understanding Mexican history?

2. Why was Diaz's regime in a precarious position regarding positivist philosophy?

3. In Asia and Africa, what two seemingly-contradictory ideologies are being used?

4. During the fiesta of Grito, why do the people shout for one hour, in Paz's interpretation?

5. To follow Paz's previous argument, what is the result when one Mexican confides in another?

(see the answer key)

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