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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. What does his mother think about his reading?
(a) She hopes that he can teach her to read better.
(b) She wishes he would read less and go play sports.
(c) She does not understand it.
(d) She is proud of him for reading so much.

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

3. How well can Rodriguez speak English when he starts school?
(a) His English is very limited.
(b) He speaks English pretty well.
(c) He is fluent in English and Spanish.
(d) He does not speak English at all.

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

5. As Rodriguez learns more English, what does he do about his parents' English skills?
(a) He corrects their grammar.
(b) He gets angry at them for speaking Spanish.
(c) He tells them to be quiet and let him do the talking.
(d) He teaches them how to speak English.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez call the English-speaking people his family interacts with?

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

3. Why do Rodriguez's teachers visit his house?

4. How does Rodriguez explain his success to people?

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

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