The Labyrinth of Solitude: Life and Thought in Mexico Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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The Labyrinth of Solitude: Life and Thought in Mexico Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Paz's argument, what is the source of the North American's irritation with the pachuco?
(a) He sees the pachuco as a mythical figure, and thus dangerous.
(b) He sees the pachuco as an invader.
(c) He does not know how to relate to the pachuco.
(d) He sees the pachuco as a threat to North American society.

2. What did the Spaniards find when they arrived in South America?
(a) A single ruling power.
(b) Autonomous, refined civilizations.
(c) Uneducated, struggling clans.
(d) Scattered groups of people.

3. Why do Mexicans tell lies (Chapter Two)?
(a) To create confusion.
(b) Merely for the enjoyment of it.
(c) To protect the other person.
(d) To hide themselves.

4. When Paz first arrived in the United States, what surprised him most about the people?
(a) Their honesty and sense of community.
(b) Their confidence and self-assurance.
(c) Their confidence in the future of the nation.
(d) Their lack of openness.

5. What is the Mexican concept of work?
(a) An impersonal action executed carefully.
(b) A mindless action performed quickly.
(c) A personal action handled slowly and carefully.
(d) An important action performed extremely well.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the Revolution, why was socialist education not widely implemented in Mexico?

2. According to Paz, how does death end when a civilization denies it?

3. What type of book did Xavier Villaurrutia write?

4. According to Trotsky, what should happen if the Revolution does not break out in advanced nations following World War II?

5. What was sacrificed when Porfirio Diaz took power and subdued anarchy?

(see the answer key)

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