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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 have twisted history to suit their needs.
(b) They are not very good writers.
(c) They make good authority figures.
(d) They are more inventive than other people.

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

4. Whom does Frikkie's cousin order to clean up the mess on the floor at the party?
(a) Ezra.
(b) Ellis.
(c) Isaiah.
(d) Ezekiel.

5. What is Frikkie's real name?
(a) Richard.
(b) Philip.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Frederick.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Frikkie ask Tengo to get from his bedroom one day?

2. Where does Frikkie visit during his school break?

3. What is in the box that arrives for Tengo?

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

5. What does Tengo do when Frikkie and the oubaas have their tea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Joseph?

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

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

4. Why is it frustrating for Tengo to read the textbooks given to him by his aunt's employer?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Frikkie?

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