Mexican American Folklore and Stellar Composition Quiz
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What was a primary focus of ethnographers studying Mexican American folklore in the 20th century?

  • To showcase the influence of American pop culture
  • To collect and document the origins of the folklore (correct)
  • To analyze the impact of technology on storytelling
  • To promote cultural assimilation among Mexican Americans
  • Which scholar argued that Mexican American folklore primarily originates from Spanish folklore?

  • Aurelio Espinosa (correct)
  • Carlos Fuentes
  • Octavio Paz
  • Américo Paredes
  • What would best support Américo Paredes's view on the origins of Mexican American folklore?

  • The folklore consists mainly of narratives integrating various cultural experiences (correct)
  • The folklore features traditional Spanish instruments and melodies
  • The folklore includes numerous legends with roots in pre-Hispanic America
  • The majority of collected folklore focuses on Mexican colonial history
  • According to the passage, which aspect of the folklore would contradict the idea of a strictly Spanish origin?

    <p>Incorporation of diverse cultural elements in storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of folklore represents a more modern aspect of Mexican American culture, according to Paredes's argument?

    <p>Corrido (ballad) narratives reflecting social issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which finding would most strongly challenge the idea that stars and planets share the same material composition?

    <p>Rocky planets show a notably higher iron level than their host star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would strengthen the hypothesis that stars and planets are made from similar materials?

    <p>Confirming that both stars and rocky planets share a similar hydrogen and helium ratio.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of a star would indicate a divergence in composition from its rocky planet?

    <p>The detection of rare, heavy elements in the star.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the cooling process of stars relate to the composition argument between stars and planets?

    <p>Cooling can reveal previously undetected heavier materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of rocky planets might limit our understanding of their relationships with stars?

    <p>Determining composition can yield differing results based on methods used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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