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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 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.

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

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

4. How did Paz consider his philosophical questions?
(a) As an excuse for not facing reality.
(b) As a waste of time.
(c) As meaningful only if they addressed the question of Mexican identity.
(d) As the only means to find answers.

5. Why does a Mexican blend into his surroundings and become solely Appearance?
(a) He fears appearances.
(b) He wants to end his individuality.
(c) He loves appearance.
(d) He fears human interaction.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in Chapter One, who are the pachucos?

2. What is Paz's opinion about the physical features distinguishing Mexicans from North Americans?

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

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

5. How is the myth of the "long-suffering Mexican woman" created?

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