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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 Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?
(a) During adolescence.
(b) In childhood.
(c) When he is in love.
(d) At the end of his life.

2. Why are a woman's instincts those of a species rather than her own?
(a) She is the incarnation of the life force, which itself is impersonal.
(b) Her individual instincts are obliterated because of her proximity to the Divine.
(c) She must have instincts of the species in order to perpetuate the race.
(d) As an inferior person, she does not have individual instincts.

3. When does intimacy sprout among Mexicans?
(a) When incited by violence, alcohol, or a fiesta.
(b) When they are most alone.
(c) When they are in love.
(d) When the nation is least involved in world affairs.

4. According to Paz's argument, what is the source of the North American's irritation with the pachuco?
(a) He sees the pachuco as a threat to North American society.
(b) He does not know how to relate to the pachuco.
(c) He sees the pachuco as a mythical figure, and thus dangerous.
(d) He sees the pachuco as an invader.

5. How does the philosophy of progress treat death?
(a) It pretends to make death disappear.
(b) It disregards death entirely.
(c) It minimizes death.
(d) It treats death as one more step in life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mexicans tell lies (Chapter Two)?

2. How are the worlds of terrorism and mass production similar to each other? (Chapter Four).

3. In his obsession with hygiene, work, and health, what does the North American miss?

4. According to Paz, what is death in modern thought?

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

(see the answer key)

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