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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. Who is Tengo?

2. What does Tengo's mother ask Joseph's mother to send?

3. At first, Frikkie's _________________ sister can read faster than Tengo can.

4. What does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?

5. Who is Joseph?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Frikkie?

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

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

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

6. Who is Tengo?

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

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

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

10. Who is Joseph?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting for the stories in the book? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Gordon choose to use these places in the stories?

Essay Topic 3

Who are two of Gordon's characters in this book who appeal to you the most? What is it about these characters that you like? What are their weaknesses? How about redeeming qualities? Are Gordon's characters believable in your opinion? Explain.

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