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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. Joseph tells Tengo that he can make arrangements for him to finish his education ________________ through the ANC.

2. Tengo is faced with making a choice that leaves him indecisive and __________________.

3. How old is Frikkie in Chapter 10?

4. What do many of the student protesters suggest for the students?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tengo spend his school breaks studying with the help of a local preacher?

2. What are Frikkie and Tengo doin in their lives now that they are seventeen-years-old?

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

4. What is the source of Tengo's angry moods?

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

6. Where is Tengo finally allowed to go to school and why does this make the oubaas angry?

7. What do the oubaas notice about Tengo's mood in Chapter 7?

8. How does Tengo get caught up in the protests at the school?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the role of the family in the book What does it mean for some of the characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How are some of the families fractured? Give examples.

Essay Topic 3

Hatred seems to be almost an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive is the sense of hatred? Why does it have such a prevalent place in the characters' lives? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

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