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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Paz's philosophy, why must Mexicans face reality alone?
(a) They are not in step with the rest of the intellectual world.
(b) The modern world no longer has any ideas.
(c) They have alienated themselves from the world.
(d) They do not have a comprehensive philosophy of the self.

2. When is the fiesta of Grito celebrated?
(a) August 3 at 9:00 AM.
(b) October 31 at 3:00 PM.
(c) September 15 at 11:00 PM.
(d) April 16 at 11:00 AM.

3. Why does poetry tend to eradicate history? (Chapter Seven).
(a) Because it disdains history.
(b) Because it attempts to explicate history.
(c) Because it transcends history.
(d) Because it does not understand history.

4. Following the Revolution, why was socialist education not widely implemented in Mexico?
(a) Socialism was not the philosophy adopted by Mexicans.
(b) Socialist education was highly unsuccessful.
(c) Training was not available for teachers for providing a socialist education.
(d) The government could not agree on a socialist curriculum.

5. Why is death a part of the fiesta (Chapter Three)?
(a) Because exuberant death is honorable.
(b) Because Mexico celebrates all aspects of life, even the end.
(c) Because people often get drunk and violent.
(d) Because the Mexican seeks to escape from himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Paz, who is most fascinated by death?

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

4. Chapter Three begins with the great effect that fiestas and public celebrations have. What is this effect?

5. What is the French sociologists' interpretation of the fiesta?

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