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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Oubaas and his wife think that Tengo's desire for education will lead to _____________.
(a) A writing career.
(b) A respectable overseer.
(c) Trouble.
(d) A political position.

2. What is in the box that arrives for Tengo?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Books.
(d) Shoes.

3. Tengo's mood changes ___________________________.
(a) When his mother leaves.
(b) When he goes to school.
(c) When the oubaas speaks harshly to him.
(d) After Frikkie leaves.

4. Tengo's ancestors declared war on which group of people?
(a) The Kidus.
(b) The Masai.
(c) The Boers.
(d) The Durhams.

5. What does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?
(a) They are not very good writers.
(b) They make good authority figures.
(c) They have twisted history to suit their needs.
(d) They are more inventive than other people.

Short Answer Questions

1. The oubaas tells Frikkie and Tengo the story of _______________________.

2. What is Frikkie's real name?

3. What does Tengo try to teach Frikkie?

4. Where does Joseph live?

5. Where is Tengo when Frikkie tries to find him to say goodbye?

(see the answer key)

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