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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter Three begins with the great effect that fiestas and public celebrations have. What is this effect?
(a) They bring people together with unusual dynamics.
(b) They emphasize man's individuality.
(c) They increase man's sense of his mortality.
(d) They stop the flow of time.

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

3. What does the pachuco represent in Paz's writing?
(a) The modern-day religious saint.
(b) One extreme at which the Mexican can arrive.
(c) The typical Mexican living in North American culture.
(d) One step along the path that a Mexican can take.

4. Who authored. the book, Profile of Man and Culture in Mexico?
(a) Samuel Ramos.
(b) Jorge Scheler.
(c) Christophe Adler.
(d) Jorge Cuesta.

5. What should Mexicans recognize about their alienation from the world?
(a) It has managed to cut them off completely.
(b) It can be reversed only by a charismatic leader.
(c) It is shared by many people around the world.
(d) It is unique to their country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What connotation does the verb, chingar, carry?

2. What did Moctezuma think as the Spaniards approached?

3. How do Mexicans avoid the dangers of romantic relationships, according to Paz?

4. On which group of people were Paz's thoughts focused?

5. What metaphor does Paz use to describe Mexico taking control from Spain?

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