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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Day of the Dead.

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 makes him distrustful.
(d) It strengthens his anger.

2. What is the Spanish view of women in contrast to the Mexican?
(a) Women are shaped by the minds of men.
(b) Women are decent and modest.
(c) Women are idols.
(d) Women are wild and lecherous.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Paz first arrived in the United States, what surprised him most about the people?

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

3. What is the most valued trait in both the military and political realms?

4. How did Paz consider his philosophical questions?

5. How do Mexicans perceive an opening-up of one's self?

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