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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How does Rodriguez's education affect his relationship with his parents?
(a) His parents brag about him all the time.
(b) It causes a separation between them.
(c) It makes him feel closer to his parents.
(d) His parents stop talking to him.

3. What does Rodriguez say is the real reason for his success?
(a) Kissing up to the teacher.
(b) Remembering what his life was like before he was educated.
(c) Reading every book he could find.
(d) Working very hard.

4. As a child, how does Rodriguez feel about speaking English?
(a) He is afraid of it.
(b) He is proud that he learns to speak English well.
(c) He is eager to learn to speak English.
(d) He thinks it is a waste of time.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Rodriguez feel about learning English?

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

4. What does Rodriguez realize about language and intimacy?

5. How does the family's communication change as the children learn more English?

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