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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Rodriguez believe English should be spoken?
(a) In private, with family or close friends.
(b) In the classroom.
(c) In public.
(d) Everywhere.

2. Rodriguez has acknowledged that his relationship with his family changed as he became more educated. What does he say about how that affected his success?
(a) He used it to motivate him to try harder.
(b) He used it to explain to people what his life was like before he was educated.
(c) He does not complain about the change because he is so glad to be well-educated.
(d) He used it as an excuse to not work very hard.

3. How does Rodriguez describe himself now?
(a) A middle-class American.
(b) A Latino activist.
(c) An education expert.
(d) A famous author.

4. What does Rodriguez call the English-speaking people his family interacts with?
(a) Gringos.
(b) Otros.
(c) Non-Mexicans.
(d) Foreigners.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Rodriguez's parents speak Spanish and where do they speak English?

3. As Rodriguez reaches the end of his education, what does he have to confront?

4. How does the scholarship boy use education?

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

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