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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Rodriguez reaches the end of his education, what does he have to confront?
(a) His need to get a job.
(b) The discrimination he experiences as a Hispanic man.
(c) His damaged relationship with his parents.
(d) His lack of any friends or girlfriends.

2. According to Rodriguez's family, what is wrong with Richard?
(a) He is more like a woman because he talks a lot and has soft hands.
(b) He needs to work at hard labor.
(c) He needs to talk more when he is at home.
(d) He needs to be more responsible.

3. What does Rodriguez say about bilingual education and the language of "separateness"?
(a) Other languages reinforce the idea that the students are separate from the larger society.
(b) Students will learn better if they feel they are separate from English-speaking students.
(c) Bilingual education should reinforce the separation of the two languages.
(d) Bilingual students feel separated from their education in an English-only classroom.

4. Rodriguez describes events that happened how many years ago?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 30 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 10 years.

5. What is one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?
(a) Some of them failed because they did not have a strong educational background.
(b) They did not do any better than students who "earned" their way in.
(c) They were a great example for future generations of black students.
(d) They succeeded beyond anyone's expectations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Rodriguez offer of a program that can help minority students?

2. How does Rodriguez's sister feel about her children's complexions?

3. What does Rodriguez think about how the meaning of a person's complexion has changed?

4. Where does Rodriguez go for his fellowship?

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

(see the answer key)

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