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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he was a child, what did his parents say he looked like?
(a) A sick child.
(b) A ghost.
(c) A wealthy boy who does not work.
(d) A poor Mexican man who works in the sun.

2. While he writes his book, how does Rodriguez support himself?
(a) He is a college professor.
(b) He tutors students.
(c) He does odd jobs.
(d) He works construction.

3. What new academic field do these minority college students ask for?
(a) Anthropology.
(b) Ethnic studies.
(c) Ethnography.
(d) Third world studies.

4. Based on her behavior, who does Rodriguez's mother consider part of the "gringos"?
(a) Her children.
(b) Her next door neighbors.
(c) Her grandchildren.
(d) Her children's friends and spouses.

5. In Mr. Secrets, Chapter 1, what does Rodriguez's mother beg him not to do?
(a) Get married.
(b) Quit school.
(c) Stop going to church.
(d) Write a book about their family.

6. What term does Rodriguez's mother ask him to explain?
(a) LSD.
(b) Psychiatry.
(c) Bilingual education.
(d) Affirmative action.

7. What is the Third World Student Movement?
(a) Students who are studying third world countries in college.
(b) Students who volunteer in third world countries.
(c) Students who attend college but embrace their cultural heritage instead of sacrificing it.
(d) Students who come from third world countries to attend school in the United States.

8. What do the Hispanic college students ask Rodriguez to do?
(a) To teach a course in minority literature.
(b) To write them recommendations for graduate school.
(c) To give a speech to their student group.
(d) To lead a protest.

9. As he gets older, what do people tell Rodriguez about his complexion?
(a) They joke with him about how light his skin is.
(b) They tell him to see a doctor to get help.
(c) They are envious of his "tan."
(d) They tease him.

10. Why does Rodriguez use the label "minority student"?
(a) To announce that he is proud of his ethnicity.
(b) To prove that Hispanics can succeed in school.
(c) To get scholarships.
(d) To get sympathy from professors.

11. What does Rodriguez's professor ask him about applying for teaching jobs?
(a) If he wants to get a job this year.
(b) If Rodriguez thinks the jobs will find him because he is a minority candidate.
(c) If he is willing to teach at a far away school.
(d) If he is sure he wants to teach college.

12. How does Rodriguez describe the changes in the mass that happen as he grows up?
(a) It is more like a prayer than a community celebration.
(b) It becomes less formal.
(c) It is more like a community celebration than a prayer.
(d) It becomes more formal and structured.

13. What is Rodriguez aware of when he visits his rich friends?
(a) His friends treat him differently because of his skin color.
(b) His friends are fascinated by his skin color.
(c) His friends talk about skin color differently than his family does.
(d) There are dark-skinned servants, but he is a friend, not a servant.

14. Where does Rodriguez go for his fellowship?
(a) London.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Paris.
(d) Rome.

15. What does Rodriguez's editor say about his idea for a book?
(a) It could be a best-seller.
(b) He will upset a lot of people.
(c) Writing it will be a lonely experience.
(d) It is not an interesting idea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the students say about Rodriguez?

2. What is one thing that Rodriguez says happened to black students promoted through affirmative action?

3. What does Rodriguez tell his mother about talking to strangers?

4. How does Rodriguez change his religious practices?

5. What does Rodriguez have to face in order to write the book?

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