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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 familial relationship does Paz equate with solitude?
(a) Being childless.
(b) Having no siblings.
(c) Having no male relatives.
(d) Being an orphan.

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

3. How do Mexicans perceive an opening-up of one's self?
(a) As a betrayal or weakness.
(b) As infidelity to the human spirit.
(c) As a sign of strength.
(d) As a moment of truth.

4. Who was Emiliano Zapata?
(a) The leader of the Revolution of the South.
(b) The military leader in Diaz's regime.
(c) The replacement in Diaz's regime.
(d) The first leader of the Revolution.

5. Which of the following contributed to making colonialism alive and relevant?
(a) Native acceptance.
(b) Violence.
(c) Imperial takeover.
(d) Catholicism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is a study of colonialism important in understanding Mexican history?

2. Paz discusses the result of persecution on the pachuco. What is that result?

3. What is the French sociologists' interpretation of the fiesta?

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

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

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