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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rodriguez has acknowledged that his relationship with his family changed as he became more educated. What does he say about how that affected his success?
(a) He used it to explain to people what his life was like before he was educated.
(b) He does not complain about the change because he is so glad to be well-educated.
(c) He used it as an excuse to not work very hard.
(d) He used it to motivate him to try harder.

2. How does the family's communication change as the children learn more English?
(a) They talk less because it is hard for the parents to understand their children when they speak English.
(b) They enjoy speaking Spanish together more.
(c) Their mother talks to them a lot, but their father never speaks to them.
(d) Their mother and father speak to them, but they no longer talk to their grandmother.

3. Where does Rodriguez believe Spanish should be spoken?
(a) In the classroom.
(b) Everywhere.
(c) In private, with family or close friends.
(d) In public.

4. How does Rodriguez's mother change as the family starts to speak English more?
(a) She learns more English and works hard to talk to her children.
(b) She gets upset and insists that they speak to her in Spanish.
(c) She complains about using English.
(d) She helps her children learn more English.

5. Where does Rodriguez start school?
(a) In New York City.
(b) In Sacramento, California.
(c) In St. Paul, Minnesota.
(d) In Miami, Florida.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Rodriguez takes the reading class, how does he feel about reading and books?

2. What does Rodriguez do in Aria, Chapter 2, that gives him the confidence to speak up in class?

3. Where do Rodriguez's parents speak Spanish and where do they speak English?

4. Where does Rodriguez believe English should be spoken?

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

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