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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Profession, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rodriguez's father react to his educational accomplishments?
(a) He teases him, but is still proud of him.
(b) He does not care if Richard does well in school.
(c) He says college is a waste of time.
(d) He throws away Richard's diploma.

2. What new academic field do these minority college students ask for?
(a) Ethnography.
(b) Third world studies.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) Ethnic studies.

3. How is the "scholarship boy" described?
(a) A good son but a troubled student.
(b) A good student who is guaranteed to succeed.
(c) A good son who wants to please his parents.
(d) A good student but a troubled son.

4. How does Rodriguez's mother react to his educational accomplishments?
(a) She tries to help him with his homework.
(b) She asks questions and is pleased when he wins awards.
(c) She is embarrassed because her smart son does not speak Spanish well.
(d) She does not care if he does well in school.

5. How do Rodriguez's friends affect his religious practices?
(a) His friends all practice different religions.
(b) His friends want him to go to mass with them every day.
(c) His friends are all non-Catholic.
(d) His friends are all non-religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Hispanic college students ask Rodriguez to do?

2. What does Rodriguez think of his parents' ideas on religion?

3. How do Rodriguez's parents respond when he wants to go to Stanford?

4. How does Rodriguez describe the changes in the mass that happen as he grows up?

5. What do the students say about Rodriguez?

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