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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rodriguez say education does to the scholarship boy?
(a) It teaches him to stand up for himself.
(b) It teaches him to look down on people who are not educated.
(c) It teaches him to be less unique and more like other people.
(d) It teaches him to fight for justice.

2. When does Rodriguez begin to question his religion?
(a) After he graduates from school.
(b) When he is in college.
(c) When they tell him not to ask questions about religion.
(d) When he starts to read more books.

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

4. What does Rodriguez's family seem to think about Spanish and English?
(a) Richard needs to remember his Spanish, even if that hurts his education.
(b) Richard should learn to speak only in English to be more successful.
(c) Richard should speak only Spanish.
(d) Spanish and English are equally good languages.

5. How does Rodriguez describe his life as a child?
(a) Frightening.
(b) Fun.
(c) Boring.
(d) Sheltered.

6. How does Rodriguez's mother change as the family starts to speak English more?
(a) She gets upset and insists that they speak to her in Spanish.
(b) She helps her children learn more English.
(c) She learns more English and works hard to talk to her children.
(d) She complains about using English.

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

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

9. Where does Rodriguez find the description of the "scholarship boy"?
(a) In a book about psychology.
(b) In a magazine article about literacy.
(c) In a book about literacy.
(d) In a magazine article about the modern education system.

10. Who does Rodriguez say surrounds him now?
(a) Spanish-speaking immigrants.
(b) The children he teaches.
(c) Rich people.
(d) Politicians and lawmakers.

11. How does mass help his family?
(a) They pray for family closeness.
(b) They all participate in the mass together.
(c) They all go out to eat afterwards and have a good time.
(d) They go to mass together, even as they are growing more distant.

12. What does Rodriguez learn about sin?
(a) Sins are not a big deal, and he should not worry about them.
(b) Sins are good, and he should try to have more of them.
(c) Sins are bad, and he should confess them to the priest.
(d) Sins are things that non-religious people do.

13. What is Rodriguez taught about marrying someone of a different religion?
(a) It is a sin.
(b) It is difficult to make it work.
(c) It is a good idea.
(d) It is all right if both families approve of it.

14. What does Rodriguez say would be the benefit of bilingual education?
(a) He would feel more comfortable in the classroom.
(b) He could ask the teacher questions more easily.
(c) He would get better grades.
(d) He could understand the homework assignments better.

15. What do fellow students think of the scholarship boy?
(a) They are proud of his efforts.
(b) They think he needs to work harder.
(c) They think he is the teacher's pet.
(d) They think he works too hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Rodriguez takes the reading class, how does he feel about reading and books?

2. When Rodriguez's mother becomes more fluent in English, she convinces her husband to buy _________. (fill in the blank)

3. Where does Rodriguez start school?

4. As he finishes his education, does Rodriguez think his parents still love him? How do you know?

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

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