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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. As the closure to Chapter Two, the reader sees what shadow spreading out over Mexico?
(a) The shadow of dissimulation.
(b) The shadow of Catholicism.
(c) The shadow of Nobody.
(d) The shadow of truth.

2. When Aztec victims were sacrificed, why did their deaths lack personal meaning?
(a) They were at the bottom of the social scale.
(b) Any sacrifice to the gods was seen impersonally.
(c) No one was left to mourn for them.
(d) Their lives did not belong to them.

3. During the fiesta of Grito, why do the people shout for one hour, in Paz's interpretation?
(a) So they can be silent the rest of the year.
(b) To express their rage.
(c) To express great joy.
(d) So the name of Grito cannot be heard.

4. Why does a Mexican blend into his surroundings and become solely Appearance?
(a) He loves appearance.
(b) He fears appearances.
(c) He wants to end his individuality.
(d) He fears human interaction.

5. Why are people sad if a person dies badly (Chapter Three)?
(a) The death should reflect the life.
(b) There will be no rest for his soul.
(c) There is no honor in an untoward death.
(d) The life is less important than the death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the French sociologists' interpretation of the fiesta?

2. In Paz's estimation, what vital word has the Mexican forgotten?

3. What is Paz's opinion about Western respect for life?

4. What happens when the Mexican dissimulates?

5. What does the pachuco represent in Paz's writing?

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