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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. How does the philosophy of progress treat death?
(a) It treats death as one more step in life.
(b) It disregards death entirely.
(c) It pretends to make death disappear.
(d) It minimizes death.

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

3. Why did the Spaniards not exterminate the Indians after they were conquered?
(a) They wanted to learn from the Indians.
(b) They respected the Indians.
(c) Their Catholicism prevented mass slaughter.
(d) They needed labor.

4. 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?
(a) His neighbor reveals the disillusioned character of Mexico.
(b) The glance could reveal his isolation.
(c) His neighbor is a pathetic version of himself.
(d) The glance could spark rage.

5. What is the novelty of the pachuco clothing?
(a) Its exaggeration.
(b) Its disregard for current fashion.
(c) Its impracticality.
(d) Its colors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do a pachuco's actions and lifestyle demonstrate?

2. What masculine trait enters into the idea of feminine modesty?

3. What is Paz's opinion about Western respect for life?

4. In the book's argument, what happens when a Mexican woman is passive?

5. Why is a study of colonialism important in understanding Mexican history?

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