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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Mexican Revolution have to begin before the beginning?
(a) Mexico did not have the basic electricity and resources needed to transform her cities.
(b) The cities were not large enough to house the farmers-turned-workers.
(c) In the early 20th Century, Mexico was far behind the advanced world.
(d) The people still held a feudalistic mindset.

2. Mexico lacks basic industries except for one - what is it?
(a) Steel.
(b) Wool.
(c) Forestry.
(d) Fishing.

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

4. How does modern society deny the very nature of love? (Chapter Nine).
(a) By dragging in material factors.
(b) By equating it with cultural gain.
(c) By denying the possibility of lovers' choices.
(d) By equating it with marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Paz's understanding, what is the concept of modern time?

2. When Paz first arrived in the United States, what surprised him most about the people?

3. What is the Spanish view of women in contrast to the Mexican?

4. What is the value of Sor Juana's poem, "First Dream"?

5. According to Paz, what is death in modern thought?

(see the answer key)

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