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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Frikkie have to wait after his school years to return to the farm permanently?
(a) He wants to teach for awhile.
(b) He wants to travel internationally.
(c) He is forced to serve two years in the army.
(d) He needs a specialized degree.

2. How many years does Tengo study before taking his first break?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

3. Why does Joseph visit the farm?
(a) He has been ill and needs fresh air.
(b) He is in training to run a farm.
(c) He is on a holiday from school.
(d) He needs to get away from bad friends.

4. What is biltong?
(a) A flower.
(b) Cured meat.
(c) A tree.
(d) A cloak.

5. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.
(a) Pensive.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Agitated.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pays for Tengo's train ticket?

2. After reading some books, how does Tengo begin to think about Oom Koos and Frikkie?

3. What does Tengo's mother ask Joseph's mother to send?

4. What is Claire's proposed occupation?

5. According to Tengo, some of his friends and family believe that the white man will never allow blacks to have ____________________________.

(see the answer key)

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