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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Rodriguez's teachers visit his house?
(a) To ask his parents to volunteer at the school.
(b) To talk about his bad behavior.
(c) To ask the family to practice speaking English.
(d) To meet his parents.

2. Once the family has shifted to speaking English, how does Rodriguez feel when he hears families speaking Spanish?
(a) Rodriguez is sad because it reminds him of the closeness his family lost.
(b) Rodriguez is pleased to know that Spanish is still being spoken in people's homes.
(c) Rodriguez is frustrated because he thinks those families are making it harder for their children to learn English.
(d) Rodriguez is embarrassed because he thinks everyone should speak English.

3. As a young child, how does Rodriguez feel about books?
(a) He thinks they are boring.
(b) He is afraid of them.
(c) He is excited to learn to read.
(d) He is not really interested in them.

4. As Rodriguez moves into college and graduate school, how does his relationship with his parents change?
(a) They have even less to say to each other.
(b) They argue a lot.
(c) They ask him a lot more questions about his studies.
(d) They start talking again.

5. Who does Rodriguez say surrounds him now?
(a) Rich people.
(b) Spanish-speaking immigrants.
(c) The children he teaches.
(d) Politicians and lawmakers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the "scholarship boy" described?

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

3. What does Rodriguez wonder about his parents and his education?

4. Where does Rodriguez start school?

5. What did Rodriguez learn about other religions beside his own?

(see the answer key)

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