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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. In contrast to the North American, what is one of the most noticeable traits about the Mexican character?
(a) His obsession with love.
(b) His acceptance of horror.
(c) His aversion to horror.
(d) His disinterest in emotional attachments.

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

3. How is the myth of the "long-suffering Mexican woman" created?
(a) When the woman overcomes her natural frailty.
(b) When the woman is most vulnerable to attack.
(c) When the woman becomes impassive in the face of suffering.
(d) When the woman's natural frailty becomes a virtue.

4. Why do Mexicans tell lies (Chapter Two)?
(a) To protect the other person.
(b) To hide themselves.
(c) Merely for the enjoyment of it.
(d) To create confusion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What masculine trait enters into the idea of feminine modesty?

2. What does the pachuco represent in Paz's writing?

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

4. As Paz begins Chapter Two, he says that the Mexican is always afraid to glance at his neighbor. What reason does he give for that?

5. What did Paz find in the actions and faces of North Americans?

(see the answer key)

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