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

2. At what stage in their academic career does Rodriguez believe students need help?
(a) When they start college.
(b) When they start high school.
(c) During the last two years of high school.
(d) When they start school.

3. How does Rodriguez describe the 1960s student?
(a) A troublemaker.
(b) Idealistic and admirable.
(c) Prone to protesting, but with good intentions.
(d) Too politically liberal.

4. How does Rodriguez feel about his education?
(a) It was the worst thing that ever happened to him.
(b) It was the best thing that ever happened to him.
(c) He is angry that they did not have programs for bilingual children when he went to school.
(d) He has conflicting feelings.

5. Is Rodriguez's classmate as good a student as Rodriguez is?
(a) Yes, but the schools do not want to hire him because he has controversial political views.
(b) Yes, but he has a bad work history.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on her behavior, who does Rodriguez's mother consider part of the "gringos"?

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

3. What does his mother think about his reading?

4. Does Rodriguez believe that his mother knows about his book?

5. How do Rodriguez's parents see themselves in American society?

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