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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Tengo no longer notice in Johannesburg?
(a) Crowded streets.
(b) Street lamps.
(c) The sounds of the city.
(d) Traffic jams.

3. How does Tengo leave the schoolyard?
(a) He has a military escort.
(b) He climbs the fence.
(c) He doesn't leave.
(d) He escapes.

4. What makes Tengo hesitate when he arrives at school that day?
(a) He wonders if people are in the building.
(b) He doesn't feel well and wants to return home.
(c) He doesn't want to be on camera.
(d) He tries to decide which side he should choose.

5. What does ANC stand for?
(a) African Nationalists Convention.
(b) African National Congress.
(c) Artists Never Compromise.
(d) African Naval Commission.

6. According to Tengo, the black schools are designed to ____________________________.
(a) Teach blacks just enough to do menial jobs.
(b) Teach equality among races.
(c) Create straight-A students.
(d) Instill confidence in black children.

7. What does a soldier force Tengo to do at the school gates?
(a) Hand over his backpack.
(b) Return home.
(c) Put on a gas mask.
(d) Get inside the school gates.

8. Why does Tengo end his relationship with his girlfriend?
(a) He wants to devote all his time to study.
(b) She wanted to get married right away.
(c) She was flirting with other guys.
(d) He is frightened when his cousin becomes pregnant.

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

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

11. Tengo struggles with his need for an education and ________________________.
(a) His love for his mother.
(b) His loyalty to his father.
(c) The needs of his countrymen.
(d) His friendship with Frikkie.

12. Why does Tengo study during his breaks?
(a) To make new friends.
(b) To avoid going home.
(c) To pass his entrance exams.
(d) To catch up with other students his age.

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

14. Tengo is aware of his mother's ___________________ at his departure.
(a) Anger.
(b) Joy.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Unhappiness.

15. With whom will Tengo live while attending school in Johannesburg?
(a) Dr. and Mrs. Miller.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His aunt's family.
(d) The oubaas' daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tengo knows that life will be better if blacks ______________________.

3. Joseph says that black schools teach blacks ___________________________.

4. Why does Frikkie want life to stay the same?

5. What does Dr. Miller offer to pay for Tengo?

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