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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. Why was Tengo unable to write his matriculation exam?
(a) He missed the session.
(b) He had the flu.
(c) He had to return to the farm.
(d) The government protests.

2. According to Tengo, some of his friends and family believe that the white man will never allow blacks to have ____________________________.
(a) Cars.
(b) The kind of education they deserve.
(c) Homes.
(d) Voting rights.

3. What is the nature of the student protests?
(a) Segregated dormitories at schools.
(b) Black students protesting segregated classrooms.
(c) Black students protesting the government.
(d) College students protesting tuition hikes.

4. What makes Tengo hesitate when he arrives at school that day?
(a) He wonders if people are in the building.
(b) He tries to decide which side he should choose.
(c) He doesn't feel well and wants to return home.
(d) He doesn't want to be on camera.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tengo want to go to school?

2. What is Tengo's first stop once he arrives in Johannesburg?

3. Oubaas and his wife think that Tengo's desire for education will lead to _____________.

4. What does Tengo think about the student protesters suggestion?

5. Why does Tengo's mother want him to return to the farm?

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