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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the box that arrives for Tengo?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Books.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Clothes.

2. What is biltong?
(a) Cured meat.
(b) A cloak.
(c) A flower.
(d) A tree.

3. What is Tengo's attitude about his life right now?
(a) He is happy.
(b) He is frustrated.
(c) He is hopeful.
(d) He is angry.

4. What name does the girl call the man who cleans up the mess at the party?
(a) Idiot.
(b) Slacker.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Boy.

5. What happened to Tengo's older sister when she was away at school?
(a) She was robbed.
(b) She became ill and died.
(c) She got pregnant.
(d) She was attacked on the street.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the oubaas' story, Tengo's ancestors are made out to be __________________.

2. Where is Tengo when Frikkie tries to find him to say goodbye?

3. Why are Tengo's parents reluctant to let him go to school?

4. Tengo's ancestors declared war on which group of people?

5. What does Tengo try to teach Frikkie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Joseph?

2. In what story does Tengo see that the white man has twisted history to suit his own needs?

3. What do Dr. and Mrs. Miller agree to give to Tengo for his education?

4. Why is Frikkie given so much respect on his uncle's farm?

5. What is inside the large box that arrives for Tengo?

6. How does Tengo feel as he learns more and more about how his ancestors were treated?

7. How do the oubaas twist the story of the Great Trek told to Frikkie and Tengo?

8. Why is Tengo not permitted to attend school and how does he feel about that?

9. How are the differences between blacks and whites exhibited in the characters of Frikkie and Tengo?

10. Who is Frikkie?

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