[ Quiz Script | Text Completion Quiz ]

Our Family Roots: Genealogy
 I. Pre-Listening Exercises
II. Listening Exercises
III. Post-Listening Exercises

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I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Doing your genealogy or family history is an exciting way of learning about your past. Now, watch a short documentary of Randall's family roots. What details would you expect to hear about the life Randall's grandmother, Ana Maria Cavazos?

II. Listening Exercises [Top]
1. Watch the slide show by pressing the "Play" button and answer the questions. Press the "Final Score" button to check your quiz.

1. When was Ana Maria Cavazos born?
A. June 7, 1908
B. June 8, 1908
C. June 9, 1908

2. Where was she born?
A. Mexico
B. Texas
C. New Mexico

3. How many brothers and sisters did she have, not including herself?
A. eleven
B. twelve
C. thirteen

4. Where was Ana's father from originally?
A. Texas
B. Mexico
C. California

5. In what year did Ana's parents marry?
A. 1878
B. 1880
C. 1882

6. Ana's family migrated to the United States because of:
A. war
B. famine
C. severe unemployment

7. How many children did Abel and Ana Contreras have?
A. nine
B. ten
C. eleven

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2. Listen to the conversation again as you read the Quiz Script. Do the Text Completion Quiz .

III. Post-Listening Exercises [Top]
Collect information on one of your ancestors by interviewing relatives and prepare a short presentation. Details could include:

  1. where the person was born
  2. the names and occupations of his or her parents
  3. childhood and early family experiences
  4. the person's educational background
  5. his or her work history
  6. the person's hobbies and interests

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