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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Rodriguez learn about other religions beside his own?
(a) They are "wrong" and his religion is "right."
(b) There are lots of good religions in the world.
(c) Everybody needs to choose their own religion.
(d) Other religions are similar to his own religion.

2. What two versions of his religion does Rodriguez say his parents had to choose between?
(a) The old-fashioned version and the modern version.
(b) The Mexican version and the English-speaking version.
(c) The gentle, happy version and the intense, frightening version.
(d) The version that talks about sin and the version that talks about love.

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

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

5. 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) Did you benefit from affirmative action?
(c) How did you manage your success?
(d) Can I have your autograph?

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why is the picture of Christ with a punctured heart important?

4. What does Rodriguez say education does to the scholarship boy?

5. In Aria, Chapter 3, why does Rodriguez's family tease him?

(see the answer key)

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