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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. Once the family has shifted to speaking English, how does Rodriguez feel when he hears families speaking Spanish?
(a) Rodriguez is embarrassed because he thinks everyone should speak English.
(b) Rodriguez is frustrated because he thinks those families are making it harder for their children to learn English.
(c) Rodriguez is pleased to know that Spanish is still being spoken in people's homes.
(d) Rodriguez is sad because it reminds him of the closeness his family lost.

2. How does Rodriguez feel when he observes the group of black teenagers on the bus?
(a) He is scared because they look tough.
(b) He wishes he could be their friend.
(c) He is irritated because they are noisy.
(d) He envies their close bond.

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

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

5. What does Rodriguez say would be the benefit of bilingual education?
(a) He could understand the homework assignments better.
(b) He would get better grades.
(c) He could ask the teacher questions more easily.
(d) He would feel more comfortable in the classroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rodriguez's mother becomes more fluent in English, she convinces her husband to buy _________. (fill in the blank)

2. How does the family's communication change as the children learn more English?

3. What does Rodriguez start to believe about intimate conversations?

4. What was Rodriguez like as a student?

5. What does Rodriguez mean by "intimate utterance"?

(see the answer key)

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