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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rodriguez and his siblings learn more English, what happens to their family?
(a) The family loses some of its closeness.
(b) The parents depend on the children to do the talking in public.
(c) The children start disobeying their parents.
(d) The family grows closer together.

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

3. Where does Rodriguez believe English should be spoken?
(a) In private, with family or close friends.
(b) In the classroom.
(c) Everywhere.
(d) In public.

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

5. Does Rodriguez believe that not speaking English well has consequences for his parents?
(a) Yes, because they could not talk to the doctor if they were sick.
(b) No, because they always stayed in places where the other people spoke Spanish, too.
(c) Yes, he thinks they got cheated out of money because of it.
(d) No, he says they did all right in spite of the language problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez describe himself now?

2. As Rodriguez learns more English, what does he do about his parents' English skills?

3. What does Rodriguez wonder about his parents and his education?

4. What does Rodriguez start to notice about English?

5. What does Rodriguez start to believe about intimate conversations?

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