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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What metaphor does Paz use to describe Mexico taking control from Spain?
(a) A lion cub overtaking its elderly parent.
(b) A phoenix rising from the ashes.
(c) A corpse dismembered and a nation born.
(d) A young man finally realizing his strength.

2. According to Paz, what does it mean when a person is alone?
(a) He is different.
(b) He is superior.
(c) He is inferior.
(d) He can never relate to other people.

3. What event precipitated Spain's complete loss of power?
(a) Mexico's revolt against her.
(b) Her strong monarch's death.
(c) The loss of her naval supremacy.
(d) Her faith losing all potency.

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

5. How do Mexicans perceive an opening-up of one's self?
(a) As a sign of strength.
(b) As infidelity to the human spirit.
(c) As a moment of truth.
(d) As a betrayal or weakness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Revolution relate to reality?

2. Through dissimulation, what does a Mexican attempt to do?

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

4. How did the Aztecs' final struggle manifest itself?

5. In their relation to their world, to whom does Paz compare Mexicans?

(see the answer key)

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