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Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rodriguez's mother change as the family starts to speak English more?
(a) She helps her children learn more English.
(b) She gets upset and insists that they speak to her in Spanish.
(c) She learns more English and works hard to talk to her children.
(d) She complains about using English.

(c) They stop saying it because they no longer use Spanish words.
(d) They use it to compliment each other on how well they speak English.

3. How well can Rodriguez speak English when he starts school?
(a) His English is very limited.
(b) He does not speak English at all.
(c) He speaks English pretty well.
(d) He is fluent in English and Spanish.

4. How does Rodriguez feel about his parents' English skills?
(a) He is afraid they will get in trouble because they do not speak English properly.
(b) He is troubled by their poor English skills.
(c) He thinks they do all right speaking a mix of Spanish and English.
(d) He wishes his mom would do all the talking.

5. Where does Rodriguez believe English should be spoken?
(a) In public.
(b) In private, with family or close friends.
(c) In the classroom.
(d) Everywhere.

Short Answer Questions


2. According to Rodriguez, what is wrong with speaking a private language in public?

3. Where does Rodriguez start school?

4. What does Rodriguez mean by "intimate utterance"?

5. How does Rodriguez explain his success to people?

(see the answer key)

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