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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. Who is the impetus behind Tengo's continuing his education?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Frikkie.
(d) Elijah.

2. What event has made Tengo acutely aware of the inequality between blacks and whites?
(a) He is not allowed in some restaurants.
(b) The kitchen confrontation with Frikkie's cousin.
(c) He has different books than the white boys have.
(d) He is not paid for the work he does.

3. What does Tengo now know about Joseph?
(a) He is gay.
(b) He is working against the government.
(c) He is engaged to be married.
(d) He has committed a crime.

4. What does Joseph offer to Tengo?
(a) A free room.
(b) A way to continue his education.
(c) A good deal on a car.
(d) A tutor.

5. Tengo's mood changes ___________________________.
(a) After Frikkie leaves.
(b) When the oubaas speaks harshly to him.
(c) When he goes to school.
(d) When his mother leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom will Tengo live while attending school in Johannesburg?

2. What does Frikkie have difficulty in accepting when he realizes that Tengo is gone?

3. When schools reopen, they are closed again soon afterward because __________________________.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Tengo considers continuing his education?

5. Where does Joseph live?

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