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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Day of the Dead.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the book's argument, what happens when a Mexican woman is passive?
(a) She embodies the ancient elements of earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(b) She comes to believe in the societal values given her.
(c) She functions as a channel of the ancient elements: Earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(d) She can no longer relate to the man.

2. According to Paz, what is the Mexican's relationship with his fellow man?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He respects him only if they are the same social class.
(c) He changes him to Nobody.
(d) He respects him only if he is revered.

3. When does the pachuco become his true self?
(a) When his life explodes.
(b) When he is in Mexico.
(c) When he is alone.
(d) When he is surrounded by fellow Mexicans.

4. Paz discusses the result of persecution on the pachuco. What is that result?
(a) It makes him stronger.
(b) It makes him distrustful.
(c) It breaks his solitude.
(d) It strengthens his anger.

5. When is the fiesta of Grito celebrated?
(a) October 31 at 3:00 PM.
(b) September 15 at 11:00 PM.
(c) August 3 at 9:00 AM.
(d) April 16 at 11:00 AM.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Mexicans perceive an opening-up of one's self?

2. How does the pachuco present himself to the people around him?

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

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

5. What is Paz's opinion about the physical features distinguishing Mexicans from North Americans?

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