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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aria, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. In Aria, Chapter 3, why does Rodriguez's family tease him?
(a) Because he reads too many books.
(b) Because he cannot speak Spanish very well.
(c) Because they think he is ugly.
(d) Because he is bad at sports.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Rodriguez's teachers visit his house?

2. How does Rodriguez feel about his education?

3. What does Rodriguez call the English-speaking people his family interacts with?

4. Where does Rodriguez start school?

5. Why does Rodriguez say he is writing this book?

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