Tucson's Mexican-American Ethnic Studies Program Quiz

When was Tucson's Mexican-American studies program founded?

• 2010

• 2015

• 1998

• 2005

What percentage of Tucson's district is Hispanic?

• 60%

• 70%

• 50%

• 40%

What was the impact of the MAS course on standardized test scores?

• Significant boost

• No impact

• Decrease in scores

• Slight boost

What did many conservatives perceive the MAS program as?

• A cultural exchange program

• A sports education program

• A Trojan horse

• A language immersion program

Who was the state senator leading the crusade against the MAS program?

• John Huppenthal

• Maria Garcia

• Carlos Martinez

• Elena Rodriguez

What did the law prohibiting the MAS program courses advocate?

• Class discrimination

• Ethnic solidarity

• Individuality

• Racial resentment

Who became the superintendent of Arizona's schools and shut down the MAS program?

• Curtis Acosta

• John Huppenthal

• Elena Rodriguez

• Maria Garcia

What did the students do to protect the banned books from the MAS program?

• Donated the books to the school

• Left the books unattended

• Hid the books in the library

• Packed the books in their backpacks