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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Tengo's older sister when she was away at school?
(a) She got pregnant.
(b) She became ill and died.
(c) She was robbed.
(d) She was attacked on the street.

2. What does Tengo give to Dr. and Mrs. Miller in appreciation for the books they had sent him?
(a) Fresh figs.
(b) Money.
(c) Paintings.
(d) Clay sculptures.

3. What name does the girl call the man who cleans up the mess at the party?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Slacker.
(c) Boy.
(d) Idiot.

4. What is a kraal?
(a) A pastry.
(b) A plant.
(c) A stockade.
(d) A bird.

5. What is Frikkie's real name?
(a) Philip.
(b) Richard.
(c) Frederick.
(d) Samuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the person in #56 angry about Tengo's desire to go to school?

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

3. Who pays for Tengo's train ticket?

4. What is Tengo's ethnicity?

5. What is biltong?

(see the answer key)

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