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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. Why are a woman's instincts those of a species rather than her own?
(a) She is the incarnation of the life force, which itself is impersonal.
(b) As an inferior person, she does not have individual instincts.
(c) She must have instincts of the species in order to perpetuate the race.
(d) Her individual instincts are obliterated because of her proximity to the Divine.

2. According to Paz, why does the liar tell lies to himself?
(a) He is afraid of himself.
(b) He does not know the truth.
(c) He is afraid of finding truth in other people.
(d) He is afraid of the world.

3. In Paz's understanding of genders, how do Mexican women become like men?
(a) In love.
(b) Through self-denial.
(c) Through sacrifice.
(d) Through suffering.

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

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 does not deify women.
(d) It credits women with a cosmic role.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?

2. In contrast to the North American, what is one of the most noticeable traits about the Mexican character?

3. According to Paz, what does it mean when a person is alone?

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

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

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