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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Profession, Chapter 4.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?
(a) Some of them failed because they did not have a strong educational background.
(b) They did not do any better than students who "earned" their way in.
(c) They were a great example for future generations of black students.
(d) They succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.
2. In Complexion, Chapter 3, what new hobby does Rodriguez take up?
(a) Long-distance running.
(b) Skiing.
(c) Scuba diving.
(d) Skateboarding.
3. Where does Rodriguez believe Spanish should be spoken?
(a) Everywhere.
(b) In the classroom.
(c) In public.
(d) In private, with family or close friends.
4. 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?
(a) He used it to motivate him to try harder.
(b) He used it to explain to people what his life was like before he was educated.
(c) He used it as an excuse to not work very hard.
(d) He does not complain about the change because he is so glad to be well-educated.
5. In The Achievement of Desire, Prologue, Rodriguez says that now that he is successful, people always ask him a certain question. What is it?
(a) Can I have your autograph?
(b) Are your brothers and sisters as smart as you are?
(c) How did you manage your success?
(d) Did you benefit from affirmative action?
Short Answer Questions
1. As Rodriguez moves into college and graduate school, how does his relationship with his parents change?
2. How does Rodriguez's education affect his relationship with his parents?
3. How does Rodriguez say that the white students react to affirmative action?
4. What does Rodriguez's teacher tell him about reading and complicated ideas?
5. How does Rodriguez feel about his parents' English skills?
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