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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. When does the pachuco become his true self?
(a) When he is in Mexico.
(b) When he is surrounded by fellow Mexicans.
(c) When his life explodes.
(d) When he is alone.

2. 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.

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

4. Why are woman considered inferior people?
(a) They are too emotionally attached.
(b) They are not as intelligent as men.
(c) They are not as reticent as men.
(d) They open themselves up in submission.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the book's argument, what happens when a Mexican woman is passive?

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

3. What do a pachuco's actions and lifestyle demonstrate?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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