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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. Tengo knows that life will be better if blacks ______________________.

2. Why is Tengo happy about the chance to continue his education?

3. What does Tengo think when Joseph is gone so often from home?

4. What are the people Tengo finds at the school when he arrives doing?

5. What is Claire's proposed occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frikkie feel about the changes occurring in the world?

2. What does Tengo encounter one day when he arrives at school?

3. With whom does Tengo continue his studies after the schools reopen?

4. What arises which makes Tengo lose focus on his studies?

5. What decision does Tengo struggle with after the school closes?

6. Why does Joseph's offer to help Tengo continue his education bring such relief to Tengo?

7. What does Frikkie have to do after completing his education and what does he learn about Tengo's plans for schooling?

8. What reason does the reverend give Tengo on the importance of him continuing his education?

9. Why is Tengo's need to make a choice a sad and unfair situation?

10. What does Tengo think is the only thing that will change the lives of his family members?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select an instance of symbolism from the book and explain its significance.

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

WAITING FOR THE RAIN is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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