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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tengo try to teach Frikkie?

3. What do Tengo and Frikkie do at the river?

4. What is the meaning of kleinbaas?

5. Who is Joseph?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tengo feel as he learns more and more about how his ancestors were treated?

2. What is inside the large box that arrives for Tengo?

3. Who is Joseph?

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

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

6. Who is Frikkie?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Sheila Gordon's writing style. How does she deliver information? How does she develop characters? What is the general tone of her work? What is the most appealing aspect of Gordon's writing for you? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Frikkie. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Frikkie?

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of man's inhumanity to man. Identify at least two characters in the book who either embody or experience man's inhumanity to man then cite an example to support your answers.

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