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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rodriguez do in Aria, Chapter 2, that gives him the confidence to speak up in class?
(a) Studying with a classmate.
(b) Getting extra help from the teacher.
(c) Learning English from listening to the radio.
(d) Practicing English with his family.

2. How does Rodriguez's father change as the family starts to speak English more?
(a) He grows quieter because he is uncomfortable with English.
(b) He complains about using English.
(c) He takes classes to learn English.
(d) He gets upset and insists that they speak to him in Spanish.

3. In The Achievement of Desire, Prologue, Rodriguez says that now that he is successful, people always ask him a certain question. What is it?
(a) Are your brothers and sisters as smart as you are?
(b) How did you manage your success?
(c) Can I have your autograph?
(d) Did you benefit from affirmative action?

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez's grandmother affect his ideas on language?

2. How does the family's communication change as the children learn more English?

3. What is Rodriguez's initial response to bilingual education?

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

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

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