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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 feel when he observes the group of black teenagers on the bus?
(a) He is irritated because they are noisy.
(b) He envies their close bond.
(c) He wishes he could be their friend.
(d) He is scared because they look tough.

2. What do fellow students think of the scholarship boy?
(a) They think he is the teacher's pet.
(b) They think he works too hard.
(c) They think he needs to work harder.
(d) They are proud of his efforts.

3. What is Rodriguez taught about marrying someone of a different religion?
(a) It is all right if both families approve of it.
(b) It is difficult to make it work.
(c) It is a sin.
(d) It is a good idea.

4. Where does Rodriguez feel comfortable? Why?
(a) With his friends, because they understand him.
(b) At church, because he believes God loves him in spite of his dark skin.
(c) At home, because they love him no matter what he does.
(d) At school, because they value his intelligence, not his complexion.

5. When he graduates, where does Rodriguez live?
(a) With his brother.
(b) With his parents.
(c) In his own apartment.
(d) With his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Is Rodriguez's education affected by his religion? If so, how?

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

4. How does Rodriguez's education affect his relationship with his parents?

5. In Aria, Chapter 3, why does Rodriguez's family tease him?

(see the answer key)

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