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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mr. Secrets, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Rodriguez describe himself as a child?
(a) Comfortable with English- and Spanish-speaking people.
(b) Spoiled and bratty.
(c) Socially disadvantaged.
(d) A wild troublemaker.

3. Why does Rodriguez's mother call him "Mr. Secrets"?
(a) Because he lies to his family.
(b) Because he does not talk to his family.
(c) Because he likes to surprise them.
(d) Because he hides things from his family.

4. 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 does not complain about the change because he is so glad to be well-educated.
(b) He used it to motivate him to try harder.
(c) He used it to explain to people what his life was like before he was educated.
(d) He used it as an excuse to not work very hard.

5. According to Rodriguez, what do minority students need to succeed in college?
(a) Supportive professors and family members.
(b) Basic skills and an educational background that prepares them for college.
(c) A support system of other minority students.
(d) Extra tutoring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Rodriguez's family practice?

2. What does Rodriguez start to notice about English?

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

4. What does Rodriguez have to do if he is going to write this book?

5. According to Rodriguez's family, what is wrong with Richard?

(see the answer key)

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