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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who in Rodriguez's family has African ancestry?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) No one.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her great-grandmother.

2. How do people perceive Rodriguez while she is growing up?
(a) They do not see her potential.
(b) They see her as hardworking.
(c) They see her potential.
(d) They see her as smart.

3. When does Rodriguez begin to embrace her working-class identity?
(a) In grad school.
(b) In college.
(c) Never.
(d) After grad school.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Rodriguez's financial situation after grad school?

2. What is Rodriguez's mother always nagging her about?

3. What kinds of neighborhoods did Rodriguez grow up in?

4. What does Rodriguez's church suggest about women?

5. What happens at Halloween every year when Rodriguez is in grad school?

(see the answer key)

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