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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The Sons of La Malinche.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paz states that a Mexican utters the words that are considered most evil when which of the following occurs?
(a) When he wants to invoke the evil contained in the words.
(b) When he wants to get his point across.
(c) When he is extremely angry.
(d) When he is not in control of himself.

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

3. To follow Paz's previous argument, what is the result when one Mexican confides in another?
(a) Affection.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Alienation.
(d) Dishonor.

4. In the book's argument, what happens when a Mexican woman is passive?
(a) She comes to believe in the societal values given her.
(b) She can no longer relate to the man.
(c) She functions as a channel of the ancient elements: Earth, motherhood, and virginity.
(d) She embodies the ancient elements of earth, motherhood, and virginity.

5. How do Mexicans avoid the dangers of romantic relationships, according to Paz?
(a) By exaggerating their feelings.
(b) By denying the importance of the other.
(c) By stifling their feelings.
(d) By not truly loving.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does a man become "like the angels" (Chapter Three, page 61)?

2. What is the Spanish view of women in contrast to the Mexican?

3. What analogy does Paz use to explain Mexico's history?

4. What makes the foreigner skeptical about Mexicans (Chapter Four)?

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

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