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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Paz uderstands it, what is the Mexican's relation to death?
(a) Sacrificial.
(b) Emotionally remote.
(c) Intimate and heartbreaking.
(d) Intimate but empty.

2. According to Paz, what is the "contemporary crisis"? (Chapter Seven, page 172).
(a) The crisis of self-identity sweeping South America.
(b) The difficulty of Mexico relating to the advancing western world.
(c) A struggle within a culture that no longer has any rivals.
(d) The struggle between two diverse cultures.

3. According to Paz, why did the Revolution become a compromise?
(a) The Revolution's worldview synthesized too many elements.
(b) Its leader was not strong enough to carry their ideals forward.
(c) Because the extremists were a minority.
(d) It could not synthesize Mexican tradition with the desire for universality.

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

5. How does the Indian perceive salvation? (Chapter Five).
(a) As something solely individual.
(b) As something open to anyone who would believe.
(c) As something attainable only by a few people.
(d) As part of society and the cosmos, as well as individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What horror did Cortez's rule not commit?

2. When is the fiesta of Grito celebrated?

3. What was the purpose of the publishing house Fondo de Cultura Economica?

4. According to Paz, what is death in modern thought?

5. Who were the last people to enter the Valley of Mexico?

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