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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aria, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Rodriguez's brother and sister tell him what to expect at school?
(a) No, they never talked about it.
(b) They told him to be good and listen to the teacher.
(c) No, he was the first one in his family to go to school.
(d) They told him he would have fun.

2. What does Rodriguez call the English-speaking people his family interacts with?
(a) Non-Mexicans.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) Otros.
(d) Gringos.

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

4. As a child, how does Rodriguez feel about speaking English?
(a) He thinks it is a waste of time.
(b) He is eager to learn to speak English.
(c) He is proud that he learns to speak English well.
(d) He is afraid of it.

5. What does Rodriguez's family call him?
(a) Pokey.
(b) Pocho.
(c) Poncho.
(d) Paco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez start to notice about English?

2. What is Rodriguez's initial response to bilingual education?

3. How does the family's use of the word "gringo" change as the children learn more English?

4. How does Rodriguez feel about his education?

5. How does Rodriguez describe himself now?

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