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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Joseph's mother's employer?
(a) Squire Harold Pinkington.
(b) Mr. Matthew Esquire.
(c) Mrs. Hermione Griswald.
(d) Dr. David Miller.

2. What does Tengo's mother ask Joseph's mother to send?
(a) Books for Tengo.
(b) Money.
(c) Recipes.
(d) Cotton fabrics.

3. Where did the author live as a child?
(a) Italy.
(b) Canada.
(c) South Africa.
(d) South America.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tengo confused about Frikkie's attitude about not wanting to go back to school?

2. How many children has Tengo's mother lost?

3. Where does Joseph live?

4. Where does Frikkie visit during his school break?

5. What is Tengo's ethnicity?

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