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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 The Conquest of Colonialism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following powers does the saying "I am your father" hold? (Chapter Four, page 80).
(a) The power of the Creator.
(b) The subtle power of the seemingly weaker person.
(c) The power of the closed person, the aggressor.
(d) The power of the justified and privileged person.

2. What did the Spaniards find when they arrived in South America?
(a) Uneducated, struggling clans.
(b) Scattered groups of people.
(c) A single ruling power.
(d) Autonomous, refined civilizations.

3. According to Paz's argument, what is the source of the North American's irritation with the pachuco?
(a) He sees the pachuco as a mythical figure, and thus dangerous.
(b) He sees the pachuco as a threat to North American society.
(c) He does not know how to relate to the pachuco.
(d) He sees the pachuco as an invader.

4. What mentality does Paz attribute to the Mexican?
(a) Leader.
(b) Servant.
(c) Master.
(d) Victim.

5. On which group of people were Paz's thoughts focused?
(a) The Mexican nation as a whole.
(b) Those who are conscious of themselves as Mexicans.
(c) Those who are seeking a better philosophy as Mexicans.
(d) Those who are focused on making Mexico a part of the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Paz, what philosophical fact defines much of Mexico's history?

2. In his obsession with hygiene, work, and health, what does the North American miss?

3. What model do Mexicans prefer that the woman follow?

4. Why did the Spaniards not exterminate the Indians after they were conquered?

5. According to Paz, what is the Mexican's relationship with his fellow man?

(see the answer key)

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