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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. Why is Tengo confused about Frikkie's attitude about not wanting to go back to school?
(a) He cannot attend school.
(b) You can take field trips.
(c) Tengo really likes going to school.
(d) You can make many friends there.

2. How many boxes of books does Tengo receive from the Millers?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

3. What animal has Tengo crafted out of clay?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bull.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

4. Who is Joseph's mother's employer?
(a) Mr. Matthew Esquire.
(b) Squire Harold Pinkington.
(c) Dr. David Miller.
(d) Mrs. Hermione Griswald.

5. Who is Oom Koos?
(a) A shopkeeper.
(b) The oubaas.
(c) A fisherman.
(d) A metal worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Joseph live?

2. What does the man in #22 often provide to his employees?

3. What is Frikkie's real name?

4. Where did the author live as a child?

5. What name does the girl call the man who cleans up the mess at the party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things that Tengo learns about city life for black people from Joseph?

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

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

4. Who is Joseph?

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

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

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

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

9. Who is Frikkie?

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

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