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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Rodriguez told about reading the Bible?
(a) Read it in the classroom with someone to guide him.
(b) Read it at mass on Sunday.
(c) Do not read it at all.
(d) Read it every day.

3. What does Rodriguez say he gains because of learning to speak English?
(a) More friends.
(b) A place in public society.
(c) Better grades.
(d) A chance to go to college.

4. In The Achievement of Desire, Prologue, Rodriguez says that now that he is successful, people always ask him a certain question. What is it?
(a) Are your brothers and sisters as smart as you are?
(b) Can I have your autograph?
(c) How did you manage your success?
(d) Did you benefit from affirmative action?

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What do teachers think of the scholarship boy?

4. How does Rodriguez see the scholarship boy?

5. What does Rodriguez learn about sin?

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