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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 the scholarship boy use education?
(a) To make friends.
(b) To make money.
(c) To get a good job.
(d) To change himself.

2. As a child, how does Rodriguez feel about speaking English?
(a) He is eager to learn to speak English.
(b) He thinks it is a waste of time.
(c) He is proud that he learns to speak English well.
(d) He is afraid of it.

3. When does Rodriguez think that minority students should get help?
(a) When they are in high school.
(b) When they start college.
(c) At the earliest possible age.
(d) When they look for a first job.

4. Rodriguez describes events that happened how many years ago?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 20 years.

5. As Rodriguez moves into graduate school, what does he realize about his education?
(a) His parents will never be proud of his accomplishments.
(b) He is using it to hide from his life.
(c) He is afraid of failing in school.
(d) He is the most educated person in his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Rodriguez applies for teaching jobs, what happens?

2. How does Rodriguez feel about writing a book on his family?

3. What is the main reason for Rodriguez's success?

4. What does Rodriguez mean by "intimate utterance"?

5. Who teaches Rodriguez that stereotypes are not accurate?

(see the answer key)

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