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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the upcoming celebration in Chapter 6?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Christmas.
(c) The oubaas' birthday.
(d) National Patriot Day.

2. The oubaas tells Frikkie and Tengo the story of _______________________.
(a) The Ship of Tears.
(b) The Great Trek.
(c) The Cicada Storm.
(d) The Antelope Walk.

3. At first, Frikkie's _________________ sister can read faster than Tengo can.
(a) Five-year-old.
(b) Six-year-old.
(c) Three-year-old.
(d) Four-year-old.

4. Where does Frikkie go when he reluctantly leaves the farm?
(a) Back to school.
(b) On a family holiday.
(c) To his godfather's house.
(d) To his uncle's factory.

5. How old is Tengo?
(a) 19.
(b) 15.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

6. What name does the girl call the man who cleans up the mess at the party?
(a) Idiot.
(b) Slacker.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Boy.

7. Who is Sissie?
(a) Frikkie's mother.
(b) Frikkie's sister.
(c) Frikkie's school mate.
(d) Tengo's teacher.

8. Where did the author live as a child?
(a) Italy.
(b) Canada.
(c) South America.
(d) South Africa.

9. What is Tengo's attitude about his life right now?
(a) He is hopeful.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is frustrated.
(d) He is happy.

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

11. Who is Joseph's mother's employer?
(a) Dr. David Miller.
(b) Mr. Matthew Esquire.
(c) Squire Harold Pinkington.
(d) Mrs. Hermione Griswald.

12. Who is Oom Koos?
(a) A shopkeeper.
(b) A metal worker.
(c) A fisherman.
(d) The oubaas.

13. What does the man in #22 often provide to his employees?
(a) Shelter.
(b) Medical care.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Food.

14. What does Tengo try to teach Frikkie?
(a) How to milk a cow.
(b) How to kill a chicken.
(c) How to saddle a horse.
(d) How to swim.

15. At what age did Tengo and Frikkie become friends?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the oubaas' story, Tengo's ancestors are made out to be __________________.

2. Who is Timothy?

3. How many children has Tengo's mother lost?

4. Oubaas and his wife think that Tengo's desire for education will lead to _____________.

5. Who is Joseph?

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