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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. Did Rodriguez's brother and sister tell him what to expect at school?
(a) No, they never talked about it.
(b) No, he was the first one in his family to go to school.
(c) They told him to be good and listen to the teacher.
(d) They told him he would have fun.

2. What does Rodriguez wonder about his parents and his education?
(a) If they can help him with his homework.
(b) If they think he is trying hard enough in class.
(c) If they think he should be studying a different subject.
(d) If they will understand the knowledge he gains.

3. What does Rodriguez say is the real reason for his success?
(a) Kissing up to the teacher.
(b) Working very hard.
(c) Reading every book he could find.
(d) Remembering what his life was like before he was educated.

4. Based on her behavior, who does Rodriguez's mother consider part of the "gringos"?
(a) Her next door neighbors.
(b) Her grandchildren.
(c) Her children.
(d) Her children's friends and spouses.

5. What does Rodriguez start to believe about intimate conversations?
(a) He will never be able to have them with his family because of the language barrier.
(b) He can no longer have an intimate conversation in Spanish.
(c) Intimate conversations are hard to have in the "public" language.
(d) He can have them with his family in spite of the language barrier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rodriguez describes events that happened how many years ago?

2. Who teaches Rodriguez that stereotypes are not accurate?

3. According to Rodriguez, what do minority students need to succeed in college?

4. Where does Rodriguez find the description of the "scholarship boy"?

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

(see the answer key)

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