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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mr. Secrets, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does a scholarship boy form his own ideas or opinions?
(a) He learns about other's ideas and opinions, but does not have his own ideas.
(b) He bases his ideas on what he learns in class.
(c) He bases his ideas on what his teacher tells him.
(d) He bases his ideas on what his classmates tell him.

2. What does Rodriguez tell his mother about talking to strangers?
(a) Talking to strangers is more difficult in Spanish than English.
(b) Talking to strangers is always difficult.
(c) She needs to learn how to talk to strangers more easily.
(d) There are some things so intimate it is easier to say them to strangers.

3. What does Rodriguez think of his parents' ideas on religion?
(a) They just do what the priest tells them to do.
(b) They are too simple.
(c) They are deep and profound.
(d) They are based on good Church teachings.

4. When does Rodriguez think that minority students should get help?
(a) When they look for a first job.
(b) When they are in high school.
(c) When they start college.
(d) At the earliest possible age.

5. Based on his conversation with his classmate, what does Rodriguez decide?
(a) To take the worst job that was offered to him.
(b) Not to take any of the teaching jobs.
(c) To only take a job if he knows he did not get it through affirmative action.
(d) To take the best job that was offered to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What changes Rodriguez's ideas about his complexion?

2. What is the main reason for Rodriguez's success?

3. According to Rodriguez, what do minority students need to succeed in college?

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

5. At what stage in their academic career does Rodriguez believe students need help?

(see the answer key)

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