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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Profession, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rodriguez and his siblings learn more English, what happens to their family?
(a) The parents depend on the children to do the talking in public.
(b) The family grows closer together.
(c) The children start disobeying their parents.
(d) The family loses some of its closeness.

2. As Rodriguez learns more English, what does he do about his parents' English skills?
(a) He teaches them how to speak English.
(b) He corrects their grammar.
(c) He gets angry at them for speaking Spanish.
(d) He tells them to be quiet and let him do the talking.

3. At what stage in their academic career does Rodriguez believe students need help?
(a) When they start college.
(b) When they start high school.
(c) During the last two years of high school.
(d) When they start school.

4. Once Rodriguez takes the reading class, how does he feel about reading and books?
(a) He loves it and wants to read all the books he can find.
(b) He feels that reading is important, and his parents should read more.
(c) He thinks reading is hard, but books are interesting.
(d) He thinks it is boring.

5. In Complexion, Chapter 3, what does Rodriguez realize about education?
(a) It gives people a voice.
(b) It changes how people look at the world.
(c) It is a waste of time.
(d) It provides better job options.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once the family has shifted to speaking English, how does Rodriguez feel when he hears families speaking Spanish?

2. What does his mother think about his reading?

3. What does Rodriguez mean by "intimate utterance"?

4. What does Rodriguez start to believe about intimate conversations?

5. What is one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?

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