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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does a Mexican blend into his surroundings and become solely Appearance?
(a) He wants to end his individuality.
(b) He fears appearances.
(c) He fears human interaction.
(d) He loves appearance.

2. Other than solitude, what does the Mexican often feel in relation to other peoples?
(a) Inferiority.
(b) Complete isolation.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Intellectualism.

3. Where have the great revolutions of the 20th Century occurred?
(a) In large, wealthy countries.
(b) In places with little modern culture.
(c) In backward countries.
(d) Among indigenous tribes.

4. What connotation does the verb, chingar, carry?
(a) Violation.
(b) Mythical power.
(c) Failure.
(d) Disaster.

5. What does the Mexican value in art, religion, and politics?
(a) Equality.
(b) Purity.
(c) Originality.
(d) Form.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paz says that during critical moments in a nation's development, the people ask themselves a critical question. What is that question?

2. What was sacrificed when Porfirio Diaz took power and subdued anarchy?

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

4. Who authored. the book, Profile of Man and Culture in Mexico?

5. In Paz's view, why does the Spaniard still use and enjoy blasphemy?

(see the answer key)

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