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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. What type of book did Xavier Villaurrutia write?
(a) A scientific explanation of death.
(b) Death-related poetry.
(c) Religious exhortations about life.
(d) Life-related poetry.

2. What is the advantage of the North American view of women in relation to the Spanish view?
(a) It does not deify women.
(b) It recognizes women's place in the world.
(c) It credits women with a cosmic role.
(d) It does not objectify women.

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

4. In Paz's view, why does the Spaniard still use and enjoy blasphemy?
(a) Because he still believes in God.
(b) Because he curses for dramatic effect.
(c) Because he cannot curse creatively.
(d) Because he no longer believes in God.

5. Why are people sad if a person dies badly (Chapter Three)?
(a) There will be no rest for his soul.
(b) There is no honor in an untoward death.
(c) The life is less important than the death.
(d) The death should reflect the life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Paz, how does death end when a civilization denies it?

3. How does solitude assume a purifying, almost purgative, quality for the Mexican?

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

5. In Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?

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