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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Complexion, Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he gets older, what do people tell Rodriguez about his complexion?
(a) They tell him to see a doctor to get help.
(b) They joke with him about how light his skin is.
(c) They are envious of his "tan."
(d) They tease him.

2. What does Rodriguez do in Aria, Chapter 2, that gives him the confidence to speak up in class?
(a) Getting extra help from the teacher.
(b) Practicing English with his family.
(c) Learning English from listening to the radio.
(d) Studying with a classmate.

3. What does Rodriguez learn about sin?
(a) Sins are not a big deal, and he should not worry about them.
(b) Sins are bad, and he should confess them to the priest.
(c) Sins are good, and he should try to have more of them.
(d) Sins are things that non-religious people do.

4. As Rodriguez and his siblings learn more English, what happens to their family?
(a) The parents depend on the children to do the talking in public.
(b) The family grows closer together.
(c) The family loses some of its closeness.
(d) The children start disobeying their parents.

5. When he is a child, what do people say about Rodriguez's complexion?
(a) They tell him he is handsome.
(b) They joke with him about how light his skin is.
(c) They tell him to see a doctor to get help.
(d) They tease him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the picture of Christ with a punctured heart important?

2. What does Rodriguez say would be the disadvantage of bilingual education?

3. What does Rodriguez think about how the meaning of a person's complexion has changed?

4. As Rodriguez learns more English, what does he do about his parents' English skills?

5. What do fellow students think of the scholarship boy?

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