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

2. 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.

3. What does Rodriguez's family call him?
(a) Poncho.
(b) Paco.
(c) Pocho.
(d) Pokey.

4. What does Rodriguez say about how the people around him now say his name?
(a) They pronounce it differently than his Spanish-speaking family.
(b) They mispronounce it.
(c) They say his name just like everyone else's name.
(d) They say it as if they are impressed to know him.

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

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 describe himself now?

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

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

5. How do Rodriguez's parents respond when he wants to go to Stanford?

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