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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 the person in #56 angry about Tengo's desire to go to school?
(a) Because his sister should be allowed to go also.
(b) It is too far for a boy to travel.
(c) Black boys should not be given formal educations.
(d) He has planned on his being boss-boy in the future.

2. Who is the oubaas' current boss-boy?
(a) Frikkie's uncle.
(b) Frikkie's father.
(c) Tengo's father.
(d) Tengo's uncle.

3. Where does Frikkie go for a brief vacation after his military training?
(a) The Seychelles.
(b) The Bahamas.
(c) The farm.
(d) Fiji.

4. Why is Tengo happy about the chance to continue his education?
(a) It is all he has ever wanted.
(b) He will get a travel gift from his family.
(c) He will be able to stay in Johannesburg.
(d) He will be able to run the farm.

5. What does Joseph offer to Tengo?
(a) A tutor.
(b) A way to continue his education.
(c) A free room.
(d) A good deal on a car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tengo think when Joseph is gone so often from home?

2. What job does Tengo do for the Millers?

3. According to Tengo, some of his friends and family believe that the white man will never allow blacks to have ____________________________.

4. What does Tengo no longer notice in Johannesburg?

5. What advice is Tengo given by the reverend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the source of Tengo's angry moods?

2. What arises which makes Tengo lose focus on his studies?

3. Why is Tengo's need to make a choice a sad and unfair situation?

4. How does Tengo get caught up in the protests at the school?

5. Why does Tengo end his relationship with Emma?

6. What do the protesters think the students should do and how does Tengo feel about it?

7. How does Tengo act when Frikke comes to the farm for another school vacation?

8. How does Frikkie feel about the changes occurring in the world?

9. Why does Joseph's offer to help Tengo continue his education bring such relief to Tengo?

10. Why does Tengo have to ignore his mother's feelings before he departs for school?

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