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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do many of the student protesters suggest for the students?
(a) They should not be out on the streets after dark.
(b) They should picket the school buildings.
(c) They should write letters to the government.
(d) They leave school until they can be given a better education.

2. What does Joseph offer to Tengo?
(a) A free room.
(b) A way to continue his education.
(c) A good deal on a car.
(d) A tutor.

3. Frikkie learns that Tengo wants to study in ___________________.
(a) Germany.
(b) Canada.
(c) America.
(d) England.

4. What does Tengo spend his time doing when school starts again?
(a) Studying.
(b) Working.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Playing soccer.

5. Why does Tengo desperately want an education?
(a) He would like the prestige.
(b) He wants a good salary.
(c) It is the foundation for a political career.
(d) It is the only way he can change his life.

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

7. Tengo no longer has to choose between his people and _________________.
(a) Himself.
(b) Religion.
(c) Status.
(d) Money.

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

9. What does Dr. Miller offer to pay for Tengo?
(a) His dormitory fee.
(b) His clothing.
(c) His meals.
(d) His school books.

10. How does Tengo feel about Joseph's offer?
(a) He is skeptical.
(b) He is cautious.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is excited.

11. What advice is Tengo given by the reverend?
(a) Find a nice girl and get married.
(b) Continue his education.
(c) Pray for help.
(d) Attend church more often.

12. With which girl does Tengo have his first romance?
(a) Myra.
(b) Charlize.
(c) Anna.
(d) Emma.

13. Tengo stops studying and feels __________________.
(a) Lost.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Happy.

14. Joseph tells Tengo that he can make arrangements for him to finish his education ________________ through the ANC.
(a) Online.
(b) Abroad.
(c) In Johannesburg.
(d) At home.

15. Why does Frikkie want life to stay the same?
(a) He has learned it from his friends.
(b) He likes feeling superior.
(c) He has never known anything else.
(d) He makes good money now.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Tengo unable to write his matriculation exam?

3. Why does Tengo study during his breaks?

4. Who takes Tengo to the train on the day of his departure?

5. What does Frikkie have difficulty in accepting when he realizes that Tengo is gone?

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