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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. Who is Tengo?
(a) A chef.
(b) A chauffeur.
(c) The son of the farm's boss-boy.
(d) A farmer.

2. What do the Millers encourage Tengo to study in school?
(a) Math.
(b) Art.
(c) Biology.
(d) Geology.

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

4. Tengo has waited for the moment to ________________________.
(a) Join the protest groups.
(b) Kiss a girl.
(c) Write his thesis.
(d) Travel the country.

5. Why is the person in #56 angry about Tengo's desire to go to school?
(a) He has planned on his being boss-boy in the future.
(b) It is too far for a boy to travel.
(c) Black boys should not be given formal educations.
(d) Because his sister should be allowed to go also.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Tengo mad at Frikkie when he comes for a short vacation at the farm?

2. Where does Frikkie visit during his school break?

3. How many boxes of books does Tengo receive from the Millers?

4. What is unique about the choice Tengo has to make?

5. What is the nature of the student protests?

(see the answer key)

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