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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The Sons of La Malinche.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Paz differentiate between views of the body in Mexico and North America?
(a) Mexicans are afraid of their bodies, while North Americans are modest.
(b) Mexicans are modest, while North Americans are afraid of their bodies.
(c) Mexicans are ashamed of their bodies, while North Americans live with physical exuberance.
(d) Mexicans live with abandon while North Americans are prudent.

2. Paz discusses the result of persecution on the pachuco. What is that result?
(a) It makes him distrustful.
(b) It strengthens his anger.
(c) It makes him stronger.
(d) It breaks his solitude.

3. When is the fiesta of Grito celebrated?
(a) September 15 at 11:00 PM.
(b) April 16 at 11:00 AM.
(c) August 3 at 9:00 AM.
(d) October 31 at 3:00 PM.

4. How does solitude assume a purifying, almost purgative, quality for the Mexican?
(a) It concentrates the Mexican's attention on the Divine rather than on the human.
(b) It wipes away his anger toward others.
(c) It serves to mitigate his guilt (a Catholicism concept).
(d) It is proof of future communion with others.

5. How do Mexicans avoid the dangers of romantic relationships, according to Paz?
(a) By exaggerating their feelings.
(b) By denying the importance of the other.
(c) By stifling their feelings.
(d) By not truly loving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What model do Mexicans prefer that the woman follow?

2. What connotation does the verb, chingar, carry?

3. Other than solitude, what does the Mexican often feel in relation to other peoples?

4. From what does a fiesta free the Mexican, in Paz's understanding?

5. How are the evil words a sign and seal?

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