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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Achievement of Desire, Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the family's use of the word "gringo" change as the children learn more English?
(a) They use it to compliment each other on how well they speak English.
(b) It starts to mean "a non-Hispanic American" as opposed to the "other" or "outsider" that it used to imply.
(c) The children do not like their parents to use that word any more.
(d) They stop saying it because they no longer use Spanish words.

2. Once the family has shifted to speaking English, how does Rodriguez feel when he hears families speaking Spanish?
(a) Rodriguez is pleased to know that Spanish is still being spoken in people's homes.
(b) Rodriguez is embarrassed because he thinks everyone should speak English.
(c) Rodriguez is frustrated because he thinks those families are making it harder for their children to learn English.
(d) Rodriguez is sad because it reminds him of the closeness his family lost.

3. When he graduates, where does Rodriguez live?
(a) With his parents.
(b) In his own apartment.
(c) With his girlfriend.
(d) With his brother.

4. 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) How did you manage your success?
(b) Did you benefit from affirmative action?
(c) Can I have your autograph?
(d) Are your brothers and sisters as smart as you are?

5. How does Rodriguez feel about his family background?
(a) He does not think about it too much.
(b) He wants to know more about it.
(c) He is embarrassed by it.
(d) He is proud of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rodriguez believe English should be spoken?

2. How does Rodriguez's father react to his educational accomplishments?

3. How does Rodriguez explain his success to people?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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