View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tengo no longer has to choose between his people and _________________.
(a) Status.
(b) Money.
(c) Religion.
(d) Himself.

2. What does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?
(a) They make good authority figures.
(b) They are more inventive than other people.
(c) They are not very good writers.
(d) They have twisted history to suit their needs.

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

4. How does Tengo leave the schoolyard?
(a) He has a military escort.
(b) He escapes.
(c) He doesn't leave.
(d) He climbs the fence.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason Tengo considers continuing his education?
(a) He will do it for his country.
(b) He can date smart girls.
(c) He will do it abroad.
(d) He wants to get an education.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joseph tells Tengo that one day blacks will take over the _____________________.

2. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.

3. Where is Tengo when Frikkie tries to find him to say goodbye?

4. What does Tengo spend his time doing when school starts again?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 229 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample