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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 one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?
(a) Some of them failed because they did not have a strong educational background.
(b) They were a great example for future generations of black students.
(c) They did not do any better than students who "earned" their way in.
(d) They succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.

2. What example does Rodriguez offer of how affirmative action can have negative consequences?
(a) Students he knew in graduate school who had never written a paper.
(b) Students who flunked out of college.
(c) His own experience as a minority who struggled in college.
(d) Students who were helped by affirmative action, but then did not help their fellow minorities.

3. What does Rodriguez say would be the benefit of bilingual education?
(a) He could understand the homework assignments better.
(b) He would feel more comfortable in the classroom.
(c) He could ask the teacher questions more easily.
(d) He would get better grades.

4. What example does Rodriguez offer of a program that can help minority students?
(a) His own experience: a strong educational background.
(b) Students he knew in graduate school who went for extra tutoring.
(c) Students who took a remedial reading course.
(d) Students who went to college for five years instead of four.

5. How does Rodriguez's father change as the family starts to speak English more?
(a) He takes classes to learn English.
(b) He complains about using English.
(c) He grows quieter because he is uncomfortable with English.
(d) He gets upset and insists that they speak to him in Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Rodriguez learn about complexion from his family?

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

5. How does Rodriguez's father react to his educational accomplishments?

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