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Hunger of Memory: The Education of Richard Rodriguez Quiz

Richard Rodriguez
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1)

What does Rodriguez's teacher tell him about reading and complicated ideas? (from The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 2)

People who do not read cannot have complicated ideas.
He needs to read 5,000 books to have a complicated idea.
Reading will teach him complicated ideas.
He needs to read 2,000 books to have a complicated idea.
2)

Why does Rodriguez's mother call him "Mr. Secrets"? (from Mr. Secrets, Chapter 2)

Because he does not talk to his family.
Because he hides things from his family.
Because he likes to surprise them.
Because he lies to his family.
3)

As Rodriguez moves into graduate school, what does he realize about his education? (from The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 4)

He is using it to hide from his life.
He is the most educated person in his family.
His parents will never be proud of his accomplishments.
He is afraid of failing in school.
4)

How does a scholarship boy form his own ideas or opinions? (from The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 3)

He bases his ideas on what his teacher tells him.
He bases his ideas on what he learns in class.
He bases his ideas on what his classmates tell him.
He learns about other's ideas and opinions, but does not have his own ideas.
5)

When does Rodriguez begin to question his religion? (from Credo, Prologue)

When they tell him not to ask questions about religion.
When he starts to read more books.
When he is in college.
After he graduates from school.
6)

What does Rodriguez think of his parents' ideas on religion? (from Credo, Chapter 3)

They are deep and profound.
They are too simple.
They are based on good Church teachings.
They just do what the priest tells them to do.
7)

What does Rodriguez tell his mother about talking to strangers? (from Mr. Secrets, Chapter 2)

Talking to strangers is more difficult in Spanish than English.
Talking to strangers is always difficult.
She needs to learn how to talk to strangers more easily.
There are some things so intimate it is easier to say them to strangers.
8)

What family member reminds Rodriguez of himself? (from Mr. Secrets, Chapter 3)

His son.
His cousin.
His nephew.
His sister.
9)

How does mass help his family? (from Credo, Chapter 2)

They all go out to eat afterwards and have a good time.
They pray for family closeness.
They all participate in the mass together.
They go to mass together, even as they are growing more distant.
10)

In The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 4, what is Rodriguez afraid to admit? (from The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 4)

He still does not like reading very much.
He will have to leave school soon.
He longs for his own past.
He does not like his family very much.
11)

What example does Rodriguez offer of a program that can help minority students? (from Profession, Chapter 2)

Students who took a remedial reading course.
Students who went to college for five years instead of four.
Students he knew in graduate school who went for extra tutoring.
His own experience: a strong educational background.
12)

As he gets older, what do people tell Rodriguez about his complexion? (from Complexion, Prologue)

They are envious of his "tan."
They joke with him about how light his skin is.
They tease him.
They tell him to see a doctor to get help.
13)

What is Rodriguez taught about marrying someone of a different religion? (from Credo, Prologue)

It is a good idea.
It is a sin.
It is all right if both families approve of it.
It is difficult to make it work.
14)

What does Rodriguez finally decide about affirmative action? (from Profession, Chapter 5)

He will not benefit from it.
It is a bad idea.
He thinks everyone should use it.
He thinks other people should use it.
15)

How does Rodriguez see the scholarship boy? (from The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 3)

As the future of the country.
As the teacher's pet.
As someone who is doomed to fail.
As the teacher's puppet.
16)

According to Rodriguez, who does affirmative action help? (from Profession, Chapter 1)

Minority students who already have some advantages.
White students who want an excuse for not getting into school.
White college professors who feel guilty about the Civil Rights Movement.
All minority students.
17)

Is Rodriguez's classmate as good a student as Rodriguez is? (from Profession, Chapter 5)

Yes.
Yes, but the schools do not want to hire him because he has controversial political views.
No.
Yes, but he has a bad work history.
18)

According to Rodriguez's family, what is wrong with Richard? (from Complexion, Chapter 2)

He needs to talk more when he is at home.
He needs to be more responsible.
He is more like a woman because he talks a lot and has soft hands.
He needs to work at hard labor.
19)

Based on her behavior, who does Rodriguez's mother consider part of the "gringos"? (from Mr. Secrets, Chapter 1)

Her next door neighbors.
Her children's friends and spouses.
Her children.
Her grandchildren.
20)

How does Rodriguez explain to his mother about his book? (from Mr. Secrets, Chapter 3)

He tells her in person.
He writes her a letter.
He calls her on the phone.
He hands her a copy of the published book.
21)

How does Rodriguez get involved in his church? (from Credo, Chapter 2)

He goes to mass every week.
He studies to become a priest.
He reads the Bible aloud in church.
He becomes an altar boy.
22)

In Complexion, Chapter 3, what new hobby does Rodriguez take up? (from Complexion, Chapter 3)

Long-distance running.
Scuba diving.
Skateboarding.
Skiing.
23)

What is Rodriguez's complexion like? (from Complexion, Prologue)

He has bad acne.
He looks like a white boy.
He is dark-skinned.
He is light-skinned.
24)

What is the main reason for Rodriguez's success? (from Profession, Chapter 1)

The support of his parents.
His "minority student" status.
His hard work and good educational background.
His great teachers at Stanford.
25)

What do fellow students think of the scholarship boy? (from The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 3)

They think he is the teacher's pet.
They think he works too hard.
They are proud of his efforts.
They think he needs to work harder.
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