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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. What happens when the Mexican dissimulates?
(a) He becomes estranged from society.
(b) He nearly ceases to exist.
(c) He preserves his individuality intact.
(d) He merges with the common people.

2. 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 spark rage.
(c) The glance could reveal his isolation.
(d) His neighbor is a pathetic version of himself.

3. In the book's argument, what happens when a Mexican woman is passive?
(a) She can no longer relate to the man.
(b) She functions as a channel of the ancient elements: Earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(c) She embodies the ancient elements of earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(d) She comes to believe in the societal values given her.

4. To follow Paz's previous argument, what is the result when one Mexican confides in another?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Dishonor.
(c) Alienation.
(d) Affection.

5. What role does the Mexican man play in society?
(a) He defends everything that he has.
(b) He seeks to expand his control in the world.
(c) He wants to raise Mexico to a place of prominence in the world.
(d) He protects everything entrusted to him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Paz discusses the result of persecution on the pachuco. What is that result?

3. What did Paz find in the actions and faces of North Americans?

4. What is the most valued trait in both the military and political realms?

5. How do Mexicans perceive an opening-up of one's self?

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