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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tengo now know about Joseph?
(a) He is gay.
(b) He is working against the government.
(c) He has committed a crime.
(d) He is engaged to be married.

2. How does Tengo feel about the inequality between blacks and whites?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Resigned.
(c) Accepting.
(d) Angry.

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

4. What type of community does Claire tell Tengo she has created?
(a) One for all ethnicities.
(b) One that integrates blacks and whites.
(c) One solely for blacks.
(d) One solely for whites.

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

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

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

8. What exam does Frikkie complete?
(a) Geometry.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Biology.
(d) Matriculation.

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

10. Why is the person in #56 angry about Tengo's desire to go to school?
(a) It is too far for a boy to travel.
(b) He has planned on his being boss-boy in the future.
(c) Because his sister should be allowed to go also.
(d) Black boys should not be given formal educations.

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

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

13. Why does Tengo's mother want him to return to the farm?
(a) To take over the farm.
(b) To help his father.
(c) To tutor the young children.
(d) To visit.

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

15. Why does Frikkie have to wait after his school years to return to the farm permanently?
(a) He needs a specialized degree.
(b) He wants to teach for awhile.
(c) He is forced to serve two years in the army.
(d) He wants to travel internationally.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nature of the student protests?

2. Frikkie learns that Tengo wants to study in ___________________.

3. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.

4. Why does Tengo end his relationship with his girlfriend?

5. What does Tengo spend his time doing when school starts again?

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