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

2. Tengo's ancestors declared war on which group of people?
(a) The Masai.
(b) The Boers.
(c) The Kidus.
(d) The Durhams.

3. Why is Frikkie treated with so much respect on the farm?
(a) He will inherit the farm one day.
(b) He is very smart.
(c) He is very generous.
(d) He is white.

4. In the oubaas' story, Tengo's ancestors are made out to be __________________.
(a) Killers.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Patriots.
(d) Educators.

5. What is the upcoming celebration in Chapter 6?
(a) The oubaas' birthday.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Christmas.
(d) National Patriot Day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tengo doing when Frikkie finds him in Chapter 2?

2. How many boxes of books does Tengo receive from the Millers?

3. At first, Frikkie's _________________ sister can read faster than Tengo can.

4. Who is Joseph's mother's employer?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Joseph?

4. How does Frikkie behave when encountering Tengo's anger when a girl insults an elder at the birthday party?

5. Who is Tengo?

6. How easily does Tengo pick up the skill of reading?

7. Why can Tengo not defend his people to the oubaas regarding the story of the Great Trek?

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

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

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

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