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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Profession, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rodriguez describe the sound of English?
(a) Flat and boring.
(b) Loud and confident.
(c) Weak and quiet.
(d) Awkward and confusing.

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

3. Where does Rodriguez start school?
(a) In Sacramento, California.
(b) In Miami, Florida.
(c) In St. Paul, Minnesota.
(d) In New York City.

4. What is one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?
(a) They were a great example for future generations of black students.
(b) Some of them failed because they did not have a strong educational background.
(c) They did not do any better than students who "earned" their way in.
(d) They succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.

5. What does Rodriguez finally decide about affirmative action?
(a) He thinks everyone should use it.
(b) He thinks other people should use it.
(c) It is a bad idea.
(d) He will not benefit from it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez feel about his parents' English skills?

2. Who teaches Rodriguez that stereotypes are not accurate?

3. At what stage in their academic career does Rodriguez believe students need help?

4. What new academic field do these minority college students ask for?

5. As Rodriguez and his siblings learn more English, what happens to their family?

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