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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 From Independence to the Revolution.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Through dissimulation, what does a Mexican attempt to do?
(a) Become invisible and save his individuality.
(b) Become himself in contradistinction to others.
(c) Share his individuality with others to make it real.
(d) Withdraw from society to save his individuality.

3. What horror did Cortez's rule not commit?
(a) Forcing indigenous people to speak European Spanish.
(b) Denying the conquered people a place in society.
(c) Raping the indigenous women.
(d) Complete annihilation of the native peoples.

4. To which of the following does Paz reduce the Mexican character? (Chapter Four, page 73).
(a) The Mexican is himself only in the crowd of a fiesta or ceremony.
(b) The Mexican only lives when he faces death.
(c) The Mexican does not dare or want to be himself.
(d) The Mexican is stronger when he is alone.

5. According to the tribe of the Chamulas, what is a chulel?
(a) The prayer of deliverance uttered by a warrior.
(b) A human soul residing in an animal.
(c) The imposition of Catholic beliefs over their native religion.
(d) The tribute paid to a god.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Catholicism drastically change the Aztec view of life?

2. According to Paz, what must be the first step toward reform?

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

4. Why were the Indians not outraged that their religions were replaced with Catholicism? (Chapter Five).

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

(see the answer key)

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