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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rodriguez start to notice about English?
(a) Words he understands now that he did not understand before.
(b) How much English helps him do better in school.
(c) Sounds and tones he previously ignored.
(d) How much easier it is to say things in English than in Spanish.

2. What does Rodriguez say would be the benefit of bilingual education?
(a) He could understand the homework assignments better.
(b) He would feel more comfortable in the classroom.
(c) He would get better grades.
(d) He could ask the teacher questions more easily.

3. As Rodriguez moves into graduate school, what does he realize about his education?
(a) He is afraid of failing in school.
(b) His parents will never be proud of his accomplishments.
(c) He is the most educated person in his family.
(d) He is using it to hide from his life.

4. Where does Rodriguez believe Spanish should be spoken?
(a) Everywhere.
(b) In public.
(c) In private, with family or close friends.
(d) In the classroom.

5. Once Rodriguez takes the reading class, how does he feel about reading and books?
(a) He feels that reading is important, and his parents should read more.
(b) He thinks reading is hard, but books are interesting.
(c) He thinks it is boring.
(d) He loves it and wants to read all the books he can find.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rodriguez believe English should be spoken?

2. Where do Rodriguez's parents speak Spanish and where do they speak English?

3. How does Rodriguez's mother react to his educational accomplishments?

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

5. What do fellow students think of the scholarship boy?

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