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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Asia and Africa, what two seemingly-contradictory ideologies are being used?
(a) Revolutionary aspiration and nationalism.
(b) Colonial past and nationalism.
(c) World power and individualism.
(d) Future dreams and individualism.

2. Aside from being an excess, what does the fiesta revolt against?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Form.
(c) Life.
(d) Death.

3. In Paz's example of the village near Mitla, how is their yearly income spent?
(a) On education.
(b) On funerals.
(c) On fiestas.
(d) On weddings and christenings.

4. What horror did Cortez's rule not commit?
(a) Complete annihilation of the native peoples.
(b) Forcing indigenous people to speak European Spanish.
(c) Raping the indigenous women.
(d) Denying the conquered people a place in society.

5. What has history demonstrated through certain Contra authors such as Isaac Deutscher?
(a) No class ever voluntarily gives up its privileges.
(b) Once abundance is achieved, the state will become socialistic.
(c) Once abundance is achieved, the state will become democratic.
(d) It is extremely difficult for one class to make advancements for itself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did the sense of Mexicanism "float" in the air of Los Angeles?

3. What is one factor that drives world markets?

4. What duality does the pachuco represent?

5. Who was Emiliano Zapata?

(see the answer key)

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