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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rodriguez's education affect his relationship with his parents?
(a) It causes a separation between them.
(b) His parents stop talking to him.
(c) It makes him feel closer to his parents.
(d) His parents brag about him all the time.

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

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

4. What does Rodriguez's family seem to think about Spanish and English?
(a) Richard needs to remember his Spanish, even if that hurts his education.
(b) Spanish and English are equally good languages.
(c) Richard should learn to speak only in English to be more successful.
(d) Richard should speak only Spanish.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As a child, how does Rodriguez feel about speaking English?

3. What does Rodriguez say is the real reason for his success?

4. How does Rodriguez get involved in his church?

5. Why do Rodriguez's teachers visit his house?

(see the answer key)

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