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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Complexion, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Rodriguez think the church treats his parents?
(a) It insults them.
(b) It does not pay attention to them.
(c) It makes a fuss over them.
(d) It respects them as people.

3. According to Rodriguez's family, what is wrong with Richard?
(a) He needs to talk more when he is at home.
(b) He is more like a woman because he talks a lot and has soft hands.
(c) He needs to work at hard labor.
(d) He needs to be more responsible.

4. According to Rodriguez's family, how are men supposed to be?
(a) Tough, aggressive, and bossy.
(b) Intelligent, kind, and good at providing for a family.
(c) Ruggedly handsome, strong in character, and responsible.
(d) Gentle, polite, and soft-spoken.

5. How does Rodriguez see the scholarship boy?
(a) As the teacher's pet.
(b) As someone who is doomed to fail.
(c) As the teacher's puppet.
(d) As the future of the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two versions of his religion does Rodriguez say his parents had to choose between?

2. What does Rodriguez say about bilingual education and the language of "separateness"?

3. How does mass help his family?

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

5. How is the "scholarship boy" described?

(see the answer key)

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