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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did Rodriguez's brother and sister tell him what to expect at school?
(a) No, they never talked about it.
(b) No, he was the first one in his family to go to school.
(c) They told him to be good and listen to the teacher.
(d) They told him he would have fun.

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

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

4. What does Rodriguez call the English-speaking people his family interacts with?
(a) Gringos.
(b) Otros.
(c) Foreigners.
(d) Non-Mexicans.

5. How does Rodriguez describe his life as a child?
(a) Fun.
(b) Sheltered.
(c) Frightening.
(d) Boring.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rodriguez feel about his family background?

3. Where does Rodriguez start school?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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