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

2. Chapter Three begins with the great effect that fiestas and public celebrations have. What is this effect?
(a) They emphasize man's individuality.
(b) They bring people together with unusual dynamics.
(c) They increase man's sense of his mortality.
(d) They stop the flow of time.

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

4. In Latin America, what was the importance of Jose Gorostiza's poem, Muerte sin Fin?
(a) It presented the best example of the Mexican fascination with horror.
(b) It was the last example of the colonial mindset.
(c) It was the best evidence of a truly modern awareness.
(d) It presented the Spanish conquest through the eyes of modernity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paz state that the Mexican's indifference hides his life force?

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

3. In Paz's estimation, what vital word has the Mexican forgotten?

4. Why did the sense of Mexicanism "float" in the air of Los Angeles?

5. What duality does the pachuco represent?

(see the answer key)

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