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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why does Joseph visit the farm?
(a) He has been ill and needs fresh air.
(b) He is on a holiday from school.
(c) He needs to get away from bad friends.
(d) He is in training to run a farm.

4. What is a kraal?
(a) A plant.
(b) A stockade.
(c) A pastry.
(d) A bird.

5. What does Tengo's mother ask Joseph's mother to send?
(a) Recipes.
(b) Cotton fabrics.
(c) Books for Tengo.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Timothy?

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

3. What is the upcoming celebration in Chapter 6?

4. What does Frikkie give the girls to assure that they don't tell anyone about Tengo's outburst?

5. Why is Frikkie treated with so much respect on the farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Dr. and Mrs. Miller agree to give to Tengo for his education?

2. Who is Frikkie?

3. How does Frikkie behave when encountering Tengo's anger when a girl insults an elder at the birthday party?

4. In what story does Tengo see that the white man has twisted history to suit his own needs?

5. Why is Tengo not permitted to attend school and how does he feel about that?

6. How do the oubaas twist the story of the Great Trek told to Frikkie and Tengo?

7. What are some of the things that Tengo learns about city life for black people from Joseph?

8. Why is it frustrating for Tengo to read the textbooks given to him by his aunt's employer?

9. How easily does Tengo pick up the skill of reading?

10. Why is Frikkie given so much respect on his uncle's farm?

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