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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aria, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rodriguez feel about his family background?
(a) He wants to know more about it.
(b) He is proud of it.
(c) He is embarrassed by it.
(d) He does not think about it too much.

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

3. What does Rodriguez wonder about his parents and his education?
(a) If they will understand the knowledge he gains.
(b) If they think he is trying hard enough in class.
(c) If they think he should be studying a different subject.
(d) If they can help him with his homework.

4. What is Rodriguez's initial response to bilingual education?
(a) He thinks it would have helped him a lot.
(b) He thinks it makes students work harder.
(c) He thinks it is too hard on the teacher.
(d) He disagrees with it.

5. What does Rodriguez say he gains because of learning to speak English?
(a) More friends.
(b) Better grades.
(c) A chance to go to college.
(d) A place in public society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rodriguez describes events that happened how many years ago?

2. Once the family has shifted to speaking English, how does Rodriguez feel when he hears families speaking Spanish?

3. How does Rodriguez's mother change as the family starts to speak English more?

4. How does Rodriguez's father change as the family starts to speak English more?

5. Does Rodriguez believe that not speaking English well has consequences for his parents?

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