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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. In Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?
(a) At the end of his life.
(b) When he is in love.
(c) In childhood.
(d) During adolescence.

2. According to Paz's argument, what is the source of the North American's irritation with the pachuco?
(a) He does not know how to relate to the pachuco.
(b) He sees the pachuco as a threat to North American society.
(c) He sees the pachuco as an invader.
(d) He sees the pachuco as a mythical figure, and thus dangerous.

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

4. How do Mexicans avoid the dangers of romantic relationships, according to Paz?
(a) By exaggerating their feelings.
(b) By stifling their feelings.
(c) By denying the importance of the other.
(d) By not truly loving.

5. How does solitude assume a purifying, almost purgative, quality for the Mexican?
(a) It wipes away his anger toward others.
(b) It serves to mitigate his guilt (a Catholicism concept).
(c) It concentrates the Mexican's attention on the Divine rather than on the human.
(d) It is proof of future communion with others.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paz state that the Mexican's indifference hides his life force?

2. Why are woman considered inferior people?

3. What model do Mexicans prefer that the woman follow?

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

5. In Paz's understanding of genders, how do Mexican women become like men?

(see the answer key)

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