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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the value of Sor Juana's poem, "First Dream"?
(a) A philosophical look at Catholicism.
(b) A comprehensive history of the Indians before Cortez.
(c) A philosophical look at the depth of reality.
(d) A penetrating analysis of the effects of European influence.

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

3. During the fiesta of Grito, why do the people shout for one hour, in Paz's interpretation?
(a) To express great joy.
(b) So they can be silent the rest of the year.
(c) So the name of Grito cannot be heard.
(d) To express their rage.

4. What is the French sociologists' interpretation of the fiesta?
(a) The people's disregard for death increases their sense of life.
(b) The people's misunderstanding of life increases their desire for death.
(c) The people's disregard for obligations enhances their sense of time.
(d) The people's squandering of money appeases the gods.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paz, what is the "contemporary crisis"? (Chapter Seven, page 172).

2. What is Paz's opinion about Western respect for life?

3. When Paz sees that Mexicans return to their tradition, what do they remember?

4. What was the motto of positivism?

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

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