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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. In Paz's argument, how have tradition and religion always been presented to the Mexicans?
(a) As things leading to their spiritual salvation.
(b) As things that will solidify their national identity.
(c) As things to be held lightly or discarded.
(d) As things that stifle their individuality.

2. What was one factor that guided the Revolution to prioritize tradition?
(a) Its belief in the value of the past.
(b) The large number of supporters over the age of 50.
(c) Its fear of the future.
(d) The workers did not belong to the city or the country, and so they did not have any tradition.

3. How are the evil words a sign and seal?
(a) They seal the intention of the speaker.
(b) They pull men out of their solitude.
(c) They identify fellow Mexicans among strangers.
(d) They project the result that they will bring.

4. In Paz's understanding of genders, how do Mexican women become like men?
(a) Through sacrifice.
(b) Through suffering.
(c) Through self-denial.
(d) In love.

5. What duality does the pachuco represent?
(a) A victim obsessed with revenge.
(b) A clown whose purpose is terror.
(c) A fiend whose trademark is hearty laughter.
(d) A saint deeply involved in scandal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event precipitated Spain's complete loss of power?

2. In Paz's estimation, woman is a living representation of which of the following?

3. What model do Mexicans prefer that the woman follow?

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

5. Why are woman considered inferior people?

(see the answer key)

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