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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rodriguez believe Spanish should be spoken?

2. Once the family has shifted to speaking English, how does Rodriguez feel when he hears families speaking Spanish?

3. What does Rodriguez say about bilingual education and the language of "separateness"?

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

5. What does Rodriguez say would be the disadvantage of bilingual education?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rodriguez describe himself as a student?

2. How does Rodriguez respond when people ask him how he was successful in school? Is his answer completely honest? Why or why not?

3. Why does Rodriguez talk about how the rich people pronounce his name?

4. Rodriguez finds a description in THE USES OF LITERACY that reminds him of himself. What is that description?

5. How does Rodriguez feel about bilingual education?

6. How does Rodriguez feel about his education?

7. Does Rodriguez's family have the same level of education he does?

8. What does Rodriguez identify as the pros and cons of bilingual education?

9. What does Rodriguez identify as the symbol of how these two versions of Catholicism intersect in his life?

10. What does Rodriguez say about his experience of growing up Catholic?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast Rodriguez's parents, focusing on the following areas:

1) Their education

2) Their attitudes toward the "public" world

3) Their attitudes toward Richard and his education

If Rodriguez was going to try to talk to one of them about the loneliness and distance he feels from them, which one should he pick? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Rodriguez tells his mother that there are some things it is easier to discuss with a stranger than with a family member.

Part One: What specific things do you think Rodriguez would rather discuss with a stranger than with his family members?

Part Two: Do you agree with his statement? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Part One: What does Rodriguez argue about affirmative action? Explain his argument thoroughly and give specific examples that he uses to support his argument.

Part Two: Do you agree with his arguments? Why or why not? Provide your own examples to support your argument.

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