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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. Why did the sense of Mexicanism "float" in the air of Los Angeles?
(a) No one truly knew that it meant to be Mexican.
(b) It was an ethereal sense of nationality.
(c) It did not mix with the North American efficiency or precision.
(d) People struggled to retain Mexican identity in a foreign land.

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

3. Where does Paz state that the Mexican's indifference hides his life force?
(a) Behind a death mask.
(b) In silence.
(c) Behind a veil of rationalism.
(d) Within a jumble of emotions.

4. Aside from being an excess, what does the fiesta revolt against?
(a) Life.
(b) Form.
(c) Death.
(d) Sadness.

5. In the book's argument, what happens when a Mexican woman is passive?
(a) She functions as a channel of the ancient elements: Earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(b) She embodies the ancient elements of earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(c) She can no longer relate to the man.
(d) She comes to believe in the societal values given her.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the closure to Chapter Two, the reader sees what shadow spreading out over Mexico?

2. 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?

3. In Paz's example of the village near Mitla, how is their yearly income spent?

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

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

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