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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, how does death end when a civilization denies it?
(a) Through the denial of life.
(b) By evading death.
(c) It does not end.
(d) By living fully.

2. In Paz's understanding of genders, how do Mexican women become like men?
(a) Through suffering.
(b) In love.
(c) Through sacrifice.
(d) Through self-denial.

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

4. Paz discusses the result of persecution on the pachuco. What is that result?
(a) It makes him distrustful.
(b) It breaks his solitude.
(c) It makes him stronger.
(d) It strengthens his anger.

5. What masculine trait enters into the idea of feminine modesty?
(a) Vanity.
(b) Strength.
(c) Protection.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Paz consider his philosophical questions?

3. Why do Mexicans tell lies (Chapter Two)?

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

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

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