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

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

3. What is Paz's opinion about the physical features distinguishing Mexicans from North Americans?
(a) They are more important than commonly believed.
(b) They are not as important as commonly believed.
(c) People are too distracted by them.
(d) People do not understand their significance.

4. How does a man become "like the angels" (Chapter Three, page 61)?
(a) By valuing life to its final moment.
(b) By opening fully to death, as well as to life.
(c) By entrusting everything to God.
(d) By running from death to an embracement of life.

5. What horror did Cortez's rule not commit?
(a) Denying the conquered people a place in society.
(b) Complete annihilation of the native peoples.
(c) Raping the indigenous women.
(d) Forcing indigenous people to speak European Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What analogy does Paz use to explain Mexico's history?

2. What did the Spaniards find when they arrived in South America?

3. Why is the fiesta, at its core, a revolution?

4. According to Paz, why does the liar tell lies to himself?

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

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