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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. 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 penetrating analysis of the effects of European influence.
(d) A philosophical look at the depth of reality.

2. What is the Spanish view of women in contrast to the Mexican?
(a) Women are idols.
(b) Women are wild and lecherous.
(c) Women are shaped by the minds of men.
(d) Women are decent and modest.

3. How did the Spanish Conquest treat religion?
(a) The Conquest did not relate to religion.
(b) Spain was integrating Mesoamerican religions.
(c) Spain was defending the faith.
(d) Spain was protecting the Mesoamerican religions.

4. How does the pachuco present himself to the people around him?
(a) As a solitary, challenging figure.
(b) As a man searching for a home.
(c) As a lost man.
(d) As one of the group.

5. How did Paz consider his philosophical questions?
(a) As meaningful only if they addressed the question of Mexican identity.
(b) As an excuse for not facing reality.
(c) As a waste of time.
(d) As the only means to find answers.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Paz begins Chapter Two, he says that the Mexican is always afraid to glance at his neighbor. What reason does he give for that?

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

3. What familial relationship does Paz equate with solitude?

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

5. In their relation to their world, to whom does Paz compare Mexicans?

(see the answer key)

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