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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Revolution relate to reality?
(a) It brought about a new idea of reality.
(b) It denied reality.
(c) It subtly altered the past idea of reality.
(d) It was a sheer explosion of reality.

2. What was the most radical period of the Revolution?
(a) The Obregon Administration.
(b) The three months leading up to the revolt.
(c) The Cardenas Administration.
(d) The Calles Coup.

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

4. In Paz's understanding, what is the concept of modern time?
(a) An understanding of the changes in reality.
(b) A rationalization of its passing.
(c) A fixed present.
(d) A pure actuality.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are the evil words a sign and seal?

3. To follow Paz's previous argument, what is the result when one Mexican confides in another?

4. What masculine trait enters into the idea of feminine modesty?

5. Why does poetry tend to eradicate history? (Chapter Seven).

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