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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. According to Rodriguez, what is wrong with speaking a private language in public?
(a) It will eventually stop being a private language.
(b) Most people will not understand what is being said.
(c) It prevents people from learning the public language.
(d) It is embarrassing.

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

3. When Rodriguez's mother becomes more fluent in English, she convinces her husband to buy _________. (fill in the blank)
(a) A house.
(b) A telephone.
(c) A television.
(d) A new car.

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

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 family grows closer together.
(d) The parents depend on the children to do the talking in public.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez say is the real reason for his success?

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

3. How well can Rodriguez speak English when he starts school?

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

5. Where does Rodriguez believe English should be spoken?

(see the answer key)

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