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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. According to Paz, what is death in modern thought?
(a) The avoidable end to a wasted life.
(b) The predictable end to a natural progression.
(c) The putting to rest of all sorrow.
(d) The end of all unworthy men.

2. During the fiesta of Grito, why do the people shout for one hour, in Paz's interpretation?
(a) To express their rage.
(b) So they can be silent the rest of the year.
(c) To express great joy.
(d) So the name of Grito cannot be heard.

3. How does Paz differentiate between views of the body in Mexico and North America?
(a) Mexicans are modest, while North Americans are afraid of their bodies.
(b) Mexicans are afraid of their bodies, while North Americans are modest.
(c) Mexicans are ashamed of their bodies, while North Americans live with physical exuberance.
(d) Mexicans live with abandon while North Americans are prudent.

4. According to Paz, what philosophical fact defines much of Mexico's history?
(a) They had only two great thinkers.
(b) The people adopted ideas, but did not invent their own.
(c) The people adopted some ideas and invented others.
(d) They overturned several of Spain's philosophical treatises.

5. How do Mexicans avoid the dangers of romantic relationships, according to Paz?
(a) By stifling their feelings.
(b) By denying the importance of the other.
(c) By exaggerating their feelings.
(d) By not truly loving.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the novelty of the pachuco clothing?

3. As Paz begins Chapter Two, he says that the Mexican is always afraid to glance at his neighbor. What reason does he give for that?

4. Which of the following powers does the saying "I am your father" hold? (Chapter Four, page 80).

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

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