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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Paz's opinion about the physical features distinguishing Mexicans from North Americans?
(a) People do not understand their significance.
(b) They are not as important as commonly believed.
(c) They are more important than commonly believed.
(d) People are too distracted by them.

2. How did Paz consider his philosophical questions?
(a) As a waste of time.
(b) As an excuse for not facing reality.
(c) As the only means to find answers.
(d) As meaningful only if they addressed the question of Mexican identity.

3. What is the most valued trait in both the military and political realms?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Valor.
(c) Courage.
(d) Stoicism.

4. What was the purpose of the publishing house Fondo de Cultura Economica?
(a) To print books as cheaply as possible.
(b) To print texts about Mexican life and culture.
(c) To print texts about economics for South Americans.
(d) To act as a façade for Revolutionary pamphlets.

5. According to Paz, what must be the first step toward reform?
(a) A struggle against rampant government corruption.
(b) A complete overthrow of the socialist state.
(c) A return to traditionalism.
(d) A struggle against the lie that makes colonialism official.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was unemployment high in Mexico at the time that Paz was writing?

2. How does a man become "like the angels" (Chapter Three, page 61)?

3. In contrast to the North American, what is one of the most noticeable traits about the Mexican character?

4. In Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?

5. Why did the Church support Spanish power?

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