Hernandez, a Student from a Minority Group, Refrains from Speaking

question 26

Multiple Choice

Hernandez, a student from a minority group, refrains from speaking proper English and scoring good grades despite being intelligent. Hernandez's behavior shows that ________.

• A) he believes in the metaphor that the glass is half empty
• B) he is not capable of competing with his classmates
• C) he firmly believes in color-blind racism
• D) he does not want to be caught acting White

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Definitions:

Foreign Author

A writer originating from one country but publishing or recognized significantly in another.

Karl May

A German author best known for his adventure novels set in the American Old West, featuring characters like Winnetou and Old Shatterhand.

Jules Verne

A French novelist, poet, and playwright known for his adventure novels and his profound impact on the science fiction genre.

American West

A region of the United States west of the Mississippi River, historically significant for its frontier history, exploration, and expansion.