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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Frikkie's cousin order to clean up the mess on the floor at the party?
(a) Ellis.
(b) Isaiah.
(c) Ezekiel.
(d) Ezra.

2. Tengo dreams of going abroad to a place where ____________________________.
(a) There are many beaches.
(b) It is warm all year long.
(c) He is not treated as less than human.
(d) A black man can be President.

3. What is Tengo doing when Frikkie finds him in Chapter 2?
(a) Feeding the cattle.
(b) Working with a hunk of clay.
(c) Plucking chickens.
(d) Building a fire.

4. What is the nature of the student protests?
(a) Black students protesting segregated classrooms.
(b) Segregated dormitories at schools.
(c) Black students protesting the government.
(d) College students protesting tuition hikes.

5. What do the Millers encourage Tengo to study in school?
(a) Art.
(b) Geology.
(c) Math.
(d) Biology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Tengo's parents reluctant to let him go to school?

2. After reading some books, how does Tengo begin to think about Oom Koos and Frikkie?

3. How old is Tengo?

4. Why is Tengo mad at Frikkie when he comes for a short vacation at the farm?

5. How much time has passed since Tengo arrived at school?

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