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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 does the pachuco represent in Paz's writing?
(a) One step along the path that a Mexican can take.
(b) The typical Mexican living in North American culture.
(c) The modern-day religious saint.
(d) One extreme at which the Mexican can arrive.

2. What model do Mexicans prefer that the woman follow?
(a) The model of ancient Mexican goddesses.
(b) A model of strength, praise, and fortitude.
(c) A general model of decency, secrecy, and long-suffering.
(d) The model of The Virgin Mary - chaste and kind.

3. What duality does the pachuco represent?
(a) A clown whose purpose is terror.
(b) A saint deeply involved in scandal.
(c) A victim obsessed with revenge.
(d) A fiend whose trademark is hearty laughter.

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

5. In Paz's thought, what does a study of the great myths reveal?
(a) Man will never truly be saved.
(b) Man has broken the order of the universe.
(c) Man will continually become better than he is now.
(d) Man can only be saved by something other than himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Mexicans avoid the dangers of romantic relationships, according to Paz?

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

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

4. Paz says that during critical moments in a nation's development, the people ask themselves a critical question. What is that question?

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

(see the answer key)

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