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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Frikkie go for a brief vacation after his military training?
(a) The Seychelles.
(b) The Bahamas.
(c) Fiji.
(d) The farm.

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

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

5. What are the people Tengo finds at the school when he arrives doing?
(a) Fighting a fire.
(b) Waiting for Tengo.
(c) Shooting film for a newscast.
(d) Trying to squash a protest.

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

7. Who is afraid that the threat will ruin the farm?
(a) Tengo's father.
(b) Frikkie.
(c) The oubaas.
(d) Tengo.

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

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

10. Who is the head of the organization Tengo is asked to join?
(a) Nelson Manson.
(b) Nelson Mankowitz.
(c) Nelson Marzetti.
(d) Nelson Mandela.

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

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

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

14. What is the name of the group Tengo is asked to join?
(a) JLC.
(b) MMC.
(c) ANC.
(d) TVC.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years does Tengo study before taking his first break?

2. What causes Tengo to lose focus at school?

3. According to Tengo, some of his friends and family believe that the white man will never allow blacks to have ____________________________.

4. What do protesters throw at the soldier?

5. How old is Frikkie in Chapter 10?

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