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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Profession, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the students say about Rodriguez?
(a) He is Mexican, but acts white.
(b) He is a know-it-all.
(c) He seems smart, but acts dumb.
(d) He is too politically conservative.

2. How does Rodriguez's father change as the family starts to speak English more?
(a) He grows quieter because he is uncomfortable with English.
(b) He gets upset and insists that they speak to him in Spanish.
(c) He takes classes to learn English.
(d) He complains about using English.

3. According to Rodriguez's family, what is wrong with Richard?
(a) He is more like a woman because he talks a lot and has soft hands.
(b) He needs to be more responsible.
(c) He needs to talk more when he is at home.
(d) He needs to work at hard labor.

4. What new academic field do these minority college students ask for?
(a) Third world studies.
(b) Anthropology.
(c) Ethnic studies.
(d) Ethnography.

5. What is one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?
(a) Some of them failed because they did not have a strong educational background.
(b) They did not do any better than students who "earned" their way in.
(c) They succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.
(d) They were a great example for future generations of black students.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rodriguez feel comfortable? Why?

2. What did Rodriguez learn about other religions beside his own?

3. Where does Rodriguez believe Spanish should be spoken?

4. Did Rodriguez's brother and sister tell him what to expect at school?

5. At what stage in their academic career does Rodriguez believe students need help?

(see the answer key)

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