View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 Mexican Masks.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What analogy does Paz use to explain Mexico's history?
(a) A child without a future.
(b) A man searching for his parents.
(c) A child without a family.
(d) A man searching for his wife.

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

4. 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 threat to North American society.
(b) He sees the pachuco as a mythical figure, and thus dangerous.
(c) He does not know how to relate to the pachuco.
(d) He sees the pachuco as an invader.

5. What happens when the Mexican dissimulates?
(a) He preserves his individuality intact.
(b) He merges with the common people.
(c) He nearly ceases to exist.
(d) He becomes estranged from society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do a pachuco's actions and lifestyle demonstrate?

2. Why are woman considered inferior people?

3. In Paz's opinion, when is a person most likely to see himself as precious and unique?

4. What is the advantage of the North American view of women in relation to the Spanish view?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 359 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample