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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Day of the Dead.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In his obsession with hygiene, work, and health, what does the North American miss?
(a) True anger.
(b) Truth.
(c) All-consuming love.
(d) True joy.

3. 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.

4. What is Paz's opinion about Western respect for life?
(a) It is either hypocritical or incomplete.
(b) It is not convincing.
(c) It is truthful and realistic.
(d) It illustrates man's limitations.

5. What type of book did Xavier Villaurrutia write?
(a) A scientific explanation of death.
(b) Religious exhortations about life.
(c) Death-related poetry.
(d) Life-related poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is the fiesta of Grito celebrated?

2. Aside from being an excess, what does the fiesta revolt against?

3. From what does a fiesta free the Mexican, in Paz's understanding?

4. During the fiesta of Grito, why do the people shout for one hour, in Paz's interpretation?

5. To follow Paz's previous argument, what is the result when one Mexican confides in another?

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