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WorksheetsRuben Salazar in Chicago
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who was Ruben Salazar?
A famous musician
A voice for Latino rights
A well-known scientist
A popular athlete
Who was Ruben Salazar?
A famous musician
An important Mexican-American journalist
A well-known scientist
A popular actor
What role did Ruben Salazar have in Los Angeles?
He was a mayor
He was a TV news director
He was a chef
He was a teacher
What community did Ruben Salazar focus on in his stories?
Asian communities
Latino communities
European communities
African communities
When was the building that became Salazar School first built?
1881
1901
1850
1920
What was the original name of the building that became Salazar School?
North Division High School
South Division High School
East Division High School
West Division High School
Why did the city of Chicago need more schools in the late 1800s?
The city was shrinking
The city was growing
The schools were closing
The schools were too small
When was the Salazar school building first built?
1881
1901
1850
1920
In what year was the Salazar Bilingual Center opened?
1965
1971
1980
1995
Who worked together to open the Salazar Bilingual Center?
Students and teachers
Parents, teachers, and community members
Government officials
Business leaders
What was the initial purpose of the Salazar Bilingual Center?
To teach high school students
To help preschool children who spoke languages other than English
To provide adult education
To offer online courses
What year did the preschool program grow into a elementary school center?
1985
1990
1995
2000
In what year did the school move to its current building?
1983
1993
2003
2013
What is notable about the building the school moved into?
It is the tallest building in Chicago
It is one of Chicago's oldest school buildings
It is a brand new building
It is located in New York
In what year did the school move to its current building?
1881
1993
2000
1985
What is one benefit of bilingual education?
Students learn to play musical instruments
Students become fluent in both languages
Students learn to cook different cuisines
Students become experts in mathematics
In what year did Salazar celebrate its first 8th grade graduation?
1996
2000
1990
1985
What grades does the school now serve?
Pre-K through 8th grade
1st through 5th grade
6th through 12th grade
Kindergarten through 4th grade
What did Ruben Salazar write about?
Sports events
Cooking recipes
Issues that affected Latino communities
Travel stories
How did Ruben Salazar help people?
By teaching them how to dance
By giving a voice to people who weren't being heard
By building houses for them
By providing free food
Why was the school named after Ruben Salazar?
To honor his memory
Because he was a famous athlete
Because he donated money
To celebrate his birthday
What did Ruben Salazar show through his actions?
That one person can make a difference
That everyone should be silent
That only groups can make changes
That change is impossible
What was Ruben Salazar known for being the first Latino voice to do?
Denounce police abuses against Mexicans, Chicanos, and immigrants
Start a new political party
Write a famous novel
Invent a new technology
What is the name of the person after whom the school is named to honor his memory?
Rubén Salazar
Miguel Hidalgo
César Chávez
Frida Kahlo
What do students at Salazar school celebrate?
Only local traditions
Only national holidays
Different cultures and traditions
Only sports events
