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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 From Independence to the Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was sacrificed when Porfirio Diaz took power and subdued anarchy?
(a) Possibility.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Equality.

2. How did the Independence movement begin in South America?
(a) With simultaneous victories sweeping the continent.
(b) Under the leadership of impassioned leader, San Martin.
(c) With Mexican housewives gradually overturning the governing body.
(d) With a small band of determined revolutionaries.

3. What is Paz's opinion about the physical features distinguishing Mexicans from North Americans?
(a) They are not as important as commonly believed.
(b) People are too distracted by them.
(c) They are more important than commonly believed.
(d) People do not understand their significance.

4. What is the value of Sor Juana's poem, "First Dream"?
(a) A philosophical look at Catholicism.
(b) A penetrating analysis of the effects of European influence.
(c) A comprehensive history of the Indians before Cortez.
(d) A philosophical look at the depth of reality.

5. Why did Catholicism drastically change the Aztec view of life?
(a) It emphasized man's humanity and personhood.
(b) It placed man's salvation outside himself.
(c) It placed a merciful God in charge.
(d) It saw life linearly rather than cyclically.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paz, why does the liar tell lies to himself?

2. According to Paz, who is most fascinated by death?

3. When did the Plan of Ayala go into effect?

4. According to the tribe of the Chamulas, what is a chulel?

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

(see the answer key)

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