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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Rodriguez seek validation while in grad school?
(a) No one.
(b) Her friends.
(c) Her professors.
(d) White people.

2. Why does Rodriguez feel out of place during grad school?
(a) She has no friends.
(b) She does not feel left out.
(c) She is in the minority.
(d) She gets bad grades.

3. What word does Rodriguez refuse to italicize?
(a) Chinese.
(b) Greek.
(c) Italian.
(d) Spanish.

4. What does Rodriguez struggle to do after immigrating to the U.S.?
(a) Acclimate.
(b) Get good grades.
(c) Learn English.
(d) Make friends.

5. Who does Rodriguez not write for?
(a) Her family.
(b) White people.
(c) Herself.
(d) Black people.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do people perceive Rodriguez while she is growing up?

2. What part of Nicaragua is Rodriguez's mother from?

3. What does Rodriguez hope for her readers?

4. What age is Rodriguez when she moves to a new country?

5. Who discourages Rodriguez from taking advanced classes?

(see the answer key)

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