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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 is the most valued trait in both the military and political realms?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Stoicism.
(c) Courage.
(d) Valor.

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

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

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

5. What is the advantage of the North American view of women in relation to the Spanish view?
(a) It does not objectify women.
(b) It recognizes women's place in the world.
(c) It credits women with a cosmic role.
(d) It does not deify women.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Paz's estimation, what vital word has the Mexican forgotten?

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

5. How did Paz consider his philosophical questions?

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