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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tengo want to go to school?
(a) Port St. Johns.
(b) Adelaide.
(c) Queenstown.
(d) Johannesburg.

2. Tengo dreams of going abroad to a place where ____________________________.
(a) He is not treated as less than human.
(b) It is warm all year long.
(c) There are many beaches.
(d) A black man can be President.

3. Tengo struggles with his need for an education and ________________________.
(a) His friendship with Frikkie.
(b) The needs of his countrymen.
(c) His loyalty to his father.
(d) His love for his mother.

4. What does Frikkie have difficulty in accepting when he realizes that Tengo is gone?
(a) Farm work.
(b) Jobs.
(c) Change.
(d) Politics.

5. Why is Tengo confused about Frikkie's attitude about not wanting to go back to school?
(a) He cannot attend school.
(b) You can take field trips.
(c) Tengo really likes going to school.
(d) You can make many friends there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Miller offer to pay for Tengo?

2. Tengo is aware of his mother's ___________________ at his departure.

3. Who is the impetus behind Tengo's continuing his education?

4. How does Tengo feel about Joseph's offer?

5. What advice is Tengo given by the reverend?

(see the answer key)

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