Waiting for the Rain Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Sheila Gordon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Waiting for the Rain Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Sheila Gordon
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 118 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Frikkie's cousin drop on the floor during the party?
(a) A champagne glass.
(b) A piece of cake.
(c) A tray of hors 'doeuvre.
(d) A cup of punch.

3. What is a kraal?
(a) A stockade.
(b) A pastry.
(c) A plant.
(d) A bird.

4. What is Tengo doing when Frikkie finds him in Chapter 2?
(a) Building a fire.
(b) Plucking chickens.
(c) Working with a hunk of clay.
(d) Feeding the cattle.

5. Where did the author live as a child?
(a) Italy.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Canada.
(d) South America.

6. Where is Tengo when Frikkie tries to find him to say goodbye?
(a) The next village.
(b) A neighboring farm.
(c) The library.
(d) In bed with a fever.

7. What does the man in #22 often provide to his employees?
(a) Medical care.
(b) Shelter.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Food.

8. In the oubaas' story, Tengo's ancestors are made out to be __________________.
(a) Patriots.
(b) Killers.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Educators.

9. Why is Frikkie treated with so much respect on the farm?
(a) He is white.
(b) He is very generous.
(c) He will inherit the farm one day.
(d) He is very smart.

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

11. How many boxes of books does Tengo receive from the Millers?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

12. How many children has Tengo's mother lost?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

13. Whom does Frikkie's cousin order to clean up the mess on the floor at the party?
(a) Ellis.
(b) Ezekiel.
(c) Ezra.
(d) Isaiah.

14. What does Tengo try to teach Frikkie?
(a) How to swim.
(b) How to milk a cow.
(c) How to kill a chicken.
(d) How to saddle a horse.

15. What is the meaning of kleinbaas?
(a) Master baker.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Young master.
(d) Long journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Frikkie go when he reluctantly leaves the farm?

2. What does Frikkie ask Tengo to get from his bedroom one day?

3. At first, Frikkie's _________________ sister can read faster than Tengo can.

4. Where does Frikkie visit during his school break?

5. What animal has Tengo crafted out of clay?

(see the answer keys)

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