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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Joseph says that black schools teach blacks ___________________________.
(a) Just enough to do menial jobs.
(b) About black history.
(c) How to be good soldiers.
(d) Agricultural skills.

2. Who is angry when learning about Tengo's desire to go to school?
(a) Mrs. Miller.
(b) Dr. Miller.
(c) Frikkie.
(d) The oubaas.

3. What is unique about the choice Tengo has to make?
(a) Tengo is leading the initiative.
(b) Tengo must make the choice for his family.
(c) Frikkie would never have to make it.
(d) Tengo is too young to make the choice.

4. Tengo dreams of going abroad to a place where ____________________________.
(a) A black man can be President.
(b) It is warm all year long.
(c) There are many beaches.
(d) He is not treated as less than human.

5. Tengo prepares to leave with Joseph by _____________________-.
(a) Saying goodbye to his family.
(b) Washing and organizing his clothes.
(c) Subletting his apartment.
(d) Making travel arrangements.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?

3. Where did the author live as a child?

4. What are the people Tengo finds at the school when he arrives doing?

5. Tengo no longer has to choose between his people and _________________.

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