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

2. What does the pachuco represent in Paz's writing?
(a) The modern-day religious saint.
(b) The typical Mexican living in North American culture.
(c) One extreme at which the Mexican can arrive.
(d) One step along the path that a Mexican can take.

3. Why is the fiesta, at its core, a revolution?
(a) It allows man to be something different.
(b) It has no regard for religious mores.
(c) It dissolves society.
(d) Man is finally free.

4. As Paz begins Chapter Two, he says that the Mexican is always afraid to glance at his neighbor. What reason does he give for that?
(a) His neighbor reveals the disillusioned character of Mexico.
(b) The glance could reveal his isolation.
(c) The glance could spark rage.
(d) His neighbor is a pathetic version of himself.

5. Other than solitude, what does the Mexican often feel in relation to other peoples?
(a) Complete isolation.
(b) Intellectualism.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Inferiority.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Paz state that the Mexican's indifference hides his life force?

2. According to Paz, how does death end when a civilization denies it?

3. In contrast to the North American, what is one of the most noticeable traits about the Mexican character?

4. In Paz's example of the village near Mitla, how is their yearly income spent?

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

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