The Labyrinth of Solitude: Life and Thought in Mexico Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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The Labyrinth of Solitude: Life and Thought in Mexico Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Through dissimulation, what does a Mexican attempt to do?
(a) Withdraw from society to save his individuality.
(b) Become himself in contradistinction to others.
(c) Share his individuality with others to make it real.
(d) Become invisible and save his individuality.

2. How did the Revolution relate to reality?
(a) It denied reality.
(b) It brought about a new idea of reality.
(c) It was a sheer explosion of reality.
(d) It subtly altered the past idea of reality.

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

4. Which of the following created the Spanish monarchy?
(a) Unity.
(b) Violence.
(c) Diversity.
(d) Political will.

5. What is the advantage of the North American view of women in relation to the Spanish view?
(a) It recognizes women's place in the world.
(b) It credits women with a cosmic role.
(c) It does not objectify women.
(d) It does not deify women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the worker lack mystery?

2. Why did the Spaniards not exterminate the Indians after they were conquered?

3. What was an important element of all ancient cultures?

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

5. According to Jorge Cuesta, how has Mexico created herself?

(see the answer key)

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