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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who discourages Rodriguez from taking advanced classes?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her counselor.
(c) Her brother.
(d) No one.

2. What does Rodriguez hope for her readers?
(a) That they learn how to read.
(b) That they stay in school.
(c) That they are empowered by the writing.
(d) That they go to grad school.

3. How does Rodriguez try to change her physical image in middle school?
(a) She starts dressing boldly.
(b) She changes her hair.
(c) She gets extensions.
(d) She gets long nails.

4. What begins to take a toll on Rodriguez emotionally while in grad school?
(a) Pandering to the male gaze.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Pandering to the white gaze.
(d) Her course work.

5. What does Rodriguez find in a friend's room during grad school?
(a) A photo of him with Brown kids.
(b) A cat.
(c) A photo of his mother.
(d) Drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Rodriguez seek validation while in grad school?

2. Who is Evelyn Higginbottom?

3. How does Rodriguez identify?

4. What does Rodriguez become when she speaks Spanish?

5. Where does Rodriguez move to for grad school?

(see the answer key)

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