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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. Where does Rodriguez start school?
(a) In New York City.
(b) In Sacramento, California.
(c) In Miami, Florida.
(d) In St. Paul, Minnesota.

2. In The Achievement of Desire, Prologue, Rodriguez says that now that he is successful, people always ask him a certain question. What is it?
(a) Are your brothers and sisters as smart as you are?
(b) Can I have your autograph?
(c) How did you manage your success?
(d) Did you benefit from affirmative action?

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

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

5. How does Rodriguez's mother react to his educational accomplishments?
(a) She is embarrassed because her smart son does not speak Spanish well.
(b) She asks questions and is pleased when he wins awards.
(c) She tries to help him with his homework.
(d) She does not care if he does well in school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez feel about his parents' English skills?

2. As Rodriguez learns more English, what does he do about his parents' English skills?

3. How does Rodriguez feel about his family background?

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

5. What was Rodriguez like as a student?

(see the answer key)

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