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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. Above all other definitions, who is the Chingada?
(a) The representation of virginity.
(b) A mythical mother.
(c) A living mother.
(d) The representation of violated womanhood.

2. Why did Catholicism drastically change the Aztec view of life?
(a) It emphasized man's humanity and personhood.
(b) It placed a merciful God in charge.
(c) It placed man's salvation outside himself.
(d) It saw life linearly rather than cyclically.

3. Why do Mexicans tell lies (Chapter Two)?
(a) Merely for the enjoyment of it.
(b) To hide themselves.
(c) To create confusion.
(d) To protect the other person.

4. What did Moctezuma think as the Spaniards approached?
(a) The gods had abandoned him.
(b) That was the moment of his deliverance.
(c) That was the time to prove his manliness.
(d) He would finally become Divine.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Paz's estimation, what vital word has the Mexican forgotten?

2. 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?

3. What connotation does the verb, chingar, carry?

4. Why does the worker lack mystery?

5. What horror did Cortez's rule not commit?

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