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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 Mexican Masks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the closure to Chapter Two, the reader sees what shadow spreading out over Mexico?
(a) The shadow of Catholicism.
(b) The shadow of Nobody.
(c) The shadow of dissimulation.
(d) The shadow of truth.

2. 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.

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

4. Through dissimulation, what does a Mexican attempt to do?
(a) Share his individuality with others to make it real.
(b) Become invisible and save his individuality.
(c) Become himself in contradistinction to others.
(d) Withdraw from society to save his individuality.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paz's argument, what is the source of the North American's irritation with the pachuco?

2. Why did the sense of Mexicanism "float" in the air of Los Angeles?

3. According to Paz, what is the Mexican's relationship with his fellow man?

4. How does Paz differentiate between views of the body in Mexico and North America?

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

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