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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. Paz discusses the result of persecution on the pachuco. What is that result?
(a) It breaks his solitude.
(b) It makes him stronger.
(c) It strengthens his anger.
(d) It makes him distrustful.

2. How does Paz differentiate between views of the body in Mexico and North America?
(a) Mexicans are afraid of their bodies, while North Americans are modest.
(b) Mexicans are modest, while North Americans are afraid of their bodies.
(c) Mexicans are ashamed of their bodies, while North Americans live with physical exuberance.
(d) Mexicans live with abandon while North Americans are prudent.

3. As explained in Chapter One, who are the pachucos?
(a) Rebellious youths who are not assimilated into North American culture.
(b) Old men who keep the memory of Mexico alive in their grandchildren who were born in the United States.
(c) Young men who leave Mexico for the United States hoping for a better life.
(d) Old men who no longer have a connection to their native land.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What analogy does Paz use to explain Mexico's history?

2. Why does a Mexican blend into his surroundings and become solely Appearance?

3. What happens when the Mexican dissimulates?

4. What role does the Mexican man play in society?

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

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