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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Conquest of Colonialism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the pachuco become his true self?
(a) When his life explodes.
(b) When he is alone.
(c) When he is surrounded by fellow Mexicans.
(d) When he is in Mexico.

2. How do Mexicans perceive an opening-up of one's self?
(a) As a moment of truth.
(b) As infidelity to the human spirit.
(c) As a sign of strength.
(d) As a betrayal or weakness.

3. According to Paz, why does the liar tell lies to himself?
(a) He is afraid of finding truth in other people.
(b) He is afraid of the world.
(c) He is afraid of himself.
(d) He does not know the truth.

4. According to Paz, what is the Mexican's relationship with his fellow man?
(a) He respects him only if he is revered.
(b) He changes him to Nobody.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He respects him only if they are the same social class.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paz state that the Mexican's indifference hides his life force?

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

3. Which of the following created the Spanish monarchy?

4. What familial relationship does Paz equate with solitude?

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

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