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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Vasconcelos' philosophy regarding the material world?
(a) Intellect, rather than emotions, comprehends the world and creates reality.
(b) Emotions, rather than intellect, comprehend the world and create reality.
(c) The material world cannot be understood nor explained.
(d) The supernatural world governs the material world.

2. Paz states that a Mexican utters the words that are considered most evil when which of the following occurs?
(a) When he wants to get his point across.
(b) When he is extremely angry.
(c) When he is not in control of himself.
(d) When he wants to invoke the evil contained in the words.

3. According to Paz, what is the new purpose of divorce?
(a) To allow people to choose more freely.
(b) To prove the power of a conquest.
(c) To dilute the power of marriage.
(d) To cast off established ties.

4. Paz says that during critical moments in a nation's development, the people ask themselves a critical question. What is that question?
(a) Who are we and how can we fulfill this obligation?
(b) Who should lead us?
(c) How do we want the future to look?
(d) How can we move forward?

5. What model do Mexicans prefer that the woman follow?
(a) A model of strength, praise, and fortitude.
(b) The model of ancient Mexican goddesses.
(c) The model of The Virgin Mary - chaste and kind.
(d) A general model of decency, secrecy, and long-suffering.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chapter Three begins with the great effect that fiestas and public celebrations have. What is this effect?

3. What event precipitated Spain's complete loss of power?

4. As Paz begins Chapter Two, he says that the Mexican is always afraid to glance at his neighbor. What reason does he give for that?

5. What did positivism do with the ideals of the Reformation?

(see the answer key)

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