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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The reverend tells Tengo that a new black government will need ________________________ to survive.
(a) Religion.
(b) Financial backing.
(c) Public relations.
(d) Educated people.

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

3. Life staying familiar is ____________________ for Frikkie.
(a) Comfortable.
(b) Boring.
(c) Wrong.
(d) Crazy.

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

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

6. What does Tengo think when Joseph is gone so often from home?
(a) He is studying at the library.
(b) He is spending time with his girlfriend.
(c) He is involved with student protests.
(d) He is practicing soccer.

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

8. What does Frikkie want during this time?
(a) For things to remain the same.
(b) An extended holiday.
(c) A girlfriend.
(d) A better-paying job.

9. Who is the impetus behind Tengo's continuing his education?
(a) Frikkie.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Elijah.

10. How old is Frikkie in Chapter 10?
(a) 22.
(b) 16.
(c) 12.
(d) 17.

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

12. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.
(a) Agitated.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Pensive.
(d) Happy.

13. Who is the oubaas' current boss-boy?
(a) Tengo's uncle.
(b) Frikkie's uncle.
(c) Tengo's father.
(d) Frikkie's father.

14. Who does Tengo spend time during breaks to study?
(a) Claire.
(b) A paid tutor.
(c) A local preacher.
(d) Dr. Miller.

15. When does Frikkie return to the farm, heartbroken to find that Tengo has gone away to school?
(a) New Year's.
(b) Summer holiday.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Spring break.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tengo desperately want an education?

2. Who is the head of the organization Tengo is asked to join?

3. With whom will Tengo live while attending school in Johannesburg?

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason Tengo considers continuing his education?

5. Tengo's mother tells _______________ that Tengo is determined to go to school.

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