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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 Paz's thought, what does a study of the great myths reveal?
(a) Man will never truly be saved.
(b) Man can only be saved by something other than himself.
(c) Man will continually become better than he is now.
(d) Man has broken the order of the universe.

2. Why did the sense of Mexicanism "float" in the air of Los Angeles?
(a) No one truly knew that it meant to be Mexican.
(b) It was an ethereal sense of nationality.
(c) People struggled to retain Mexican identity in a foreign land.
(d) It did not mix with the North American efficiency or precision.

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

4. In Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?
(a) During adolescence.
(b) In childhood.
(c) When he is in love.
(d) At the end of his life.

5. What is the advantage of the North American view of women in relation to the Spanish view?
(a) It recognizes women's place in the world.
(b) It does not deify women.
(c) It credits women with a cosmic role.
(d) It does not objectify women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does the pachuco become his true self?

3. During the fiesta of Grito, why do the people shout for one hour, in Paz's interpretation?

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

5. Why are people sad if a person dies badly (Chapter Three)?

(see the answer key)

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