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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 does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?
(a) They are more inventive than other people.
(b) They are not very good writers.
(c) They have twisted history to suit their needs.
(d) They make good authority figures.

2. At first, Frikkie's _________________ sister can read faster than Tengo can.
(a) Six-year-old.
(b) Three-year-old.
(c) Four-year-old.
(d) Five-year-old.

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

4. What does Frikkie's cousin drop on the floor during the party?
(a) A piece of cake.
(b) A champagne glass.
(c) A tray of hors 'doeuvre.
(d) A cup of punch.

5. The oubaas tells Frikkie and Tengo the story of _______________________.
(a) The Cicada Storm.
(b) The Ship of Tears.
(c) The Great Trek.
(d) The Antelope Walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sissie?

2. Where does Frikkie visit during his school break?

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

4. Where does Joseph live?

5. What is Tengo's attitude about his life right now?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Who is Frikkie?

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

8. Who is Tengo?

9. Who is Joseph?

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

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