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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rodriguez describe himself as a child?
(a) Socially disadvantaged.
(b) Spoiled and bratty.
(c) A wild troublemaker.
(d) Comfortable with English- and Spanish-speaking people.

2. How do Rodriguez's parents respond when he wants to go to Stanford?
(a) They brag to everyone about their son, the Stanford student.
(b) They are proud of him, but they worry about how expensive it will be for him to go away to school.
(c) They refuse to pay for his education.
(d) They worry about him going so far away.

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

4. How does Rodriguez think about the old religious traditions of his childhood?
(a) He thinks those traditions are only suitable for people like his parents.
(b) He is glad the traditions have changed.
(c) He thinks they are old-fashioned and silly.
(d) He misses the ritual.

5. How does Rodriguez's sister feel about her children's complexions?
(a) She is relieved when they are dark-skinned.
(b) She is relieved when they are light-skinned.
(c) She is disappointed that they do not look more like her.
(d) She wants them to take care of their skin so they are more attractive.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Rodriguez think the church treats his parents?

2. What does Rodriguez's family seem to think about Spanish and English?

3. When he graduates, where does Rodriguez live?

4. When he is a child, what do people say about Rodriguez's complexion?

5. What does Rodriguez say about bilingual education and the language of "separateness"?

(see the answer key)

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