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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 From Independence to the Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Spanish Conquest treat religion?
(a) Spain was defending the faith.
(b) The Conquest did not relate to religion.
(c) Spain was protecting the Mesoamerican religions.
(d) Spain was integrating Mesoamerican religions.

2. What was an important element of all ancient cultures?
(a) Familial relationships.
(b) Religion.
(c) Historical records.
(d) Military superiority.

3. What analogy does Paz use to explain Mexico's history?
(a) A man searching for his parents.
(b) A child without a future.
(c) A child without a family.
(d) A man searching for his wife.

4. Other than solitude, what does the Mexican often feel in relation to other peoples?
(a) Weakness.
(b) Complete isolation.
(c) Inferiority.
(d) Intellectualism.

5. How did the Aztecs' final struggle manifest itself?
(a) In destruction of their own property.
(b) In suicide.
(c) In silence.
(d) As the last battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Indian perceive salvation? (Chapter Five).

2. What happens when the Mexican dissimulates?

3. What model do Mexicans prefer that the woman follow?

4. What is the value of Sor Juana's poem, "First Dream"?

5. In Paz's understanding of genders, how do Mexican women become like men?

(see the answer key)

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