2. Why does Rodriguez say he is writing this book?
(a) To complain about the bad schools he attended.
(b) To study how he became the person he is today.
(c) To explain how hard school is for children who do not speak English.
(d) To encourage other people to get a good education.

3. Where does Rodriguez start school?
(a) In St. Paul, Minnesota.
(b) In New York City.
(c) In Sacramento, California.
(d) In Miami, Florida.

4. How does Rodriguez feel about his parents' English skills?
(a) He wishes his mom would do all the talking.
(b) He is troubled by their poor English skills.
(c) He thinks they do all right speaking a mix of Spanish and English.
(d) He is afraid they will get in trouble because they do not speak English properly.

5. How is the "scholarship boy" described?
(a) A good son who wants to please his parents.
(b) A good student but a troubled son.
(c) A good son but a troubled student.
(d) A good student who is guaranteed to succeed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rodriguez has acknowledged that his relationship with his family changed as he became more educated. What does he say about how that affected his success?

2. How does Rodriguez describe his life as a child?

3. What does Rodriguez say about how the people around him now say his name?

4. How does Rodriguez feel about his education?

5. How does Rodriguez describe himself now?

(see the answer key)

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