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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Rodriguez told about reading the Bible?
(a) Do not read it at all.
(b) Read it at mass on Sunday.
(c) Read it every day.
(d) Read it in the classroom with someone to guide him.

2. Now that he is a teacher, what does Rodriguez blame white students for?
(a) They are rude to the minority students.
(b) They are arrogant and selfish about their grades.
(c) They do not make an effort to help poor white students get an education.
(d) They think they are smarter than the professors.

3. How does Rodriguez feel about learning English?
(a) Guilty, because he feels like he has damaged his family's close relationship.
(b) Proud, because it is a hard language to learn.
(c) Bored, because he does not really want to learn it.
(d) Frustrated, because he does not learn it very well.

4. In Complexion, Chapter 3, what new hobby does Rodriguez take up?
(a) Scuba diving.
(b) Skateboarding.
(c) Skiing.
(d) Long-distance running.

5. How does Rodriguez get involved in his church?
(a) He becomes an altar boy.
(b) He studies to become a priest.
(c) He reads the Bible aloud in church.
(d) He goes to mass every week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rodriguez think about his ability to succeed with women?

2. According to Rodriguez, what do minority students need to succeed in college?

3. While he studies at Stanford, what does Rodriguez do to make money?

4. What is one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?

5. In The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 4, how does Rodriguez describe his relationship with his parents?

(see the answer key)

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