View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Claire's proposed occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Architect.
(c) Chef.
(d) Lawyer.

2. What does Dr. Miller offer to pay for Tengo?
(a) His dormitory fee.
(b) His meals.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His school books.

3. What do many of the student protesters suggest for the students?
(a) They leave school until they can be given a better education.
(b) They should picket the school buildings.
(c) They should write letters to the government.
(d) They should not be out on the streets after dark.

4. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.
(a) Happy.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Pensive.
(d) Agitated.

5. With whom will Tengo live while attending school in Johannesburg?
(a) The oubaas' daughter.
(b) His aunt's family.
(c) His uncle.
(d) Dr. and Mrs. Miller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tengo has waited for the moment to ________________________.

2. How many years does Frikkie have to wait after his school years until he can return to the farm permanently?

3. How old is Tengo's cousin when she becomes pregnant?

4. What does Joseph offer to Tengo?

5. What job does Tengo do for the Millers?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Dr. Miller starkly different from the oubaas and his wife?

2. Why does Tengo end his relationship with Emma?

3. With whom does Tengo continue his studies after the schools reopen?

4. What does Tengo think about what the protesters believe the whites will never allow blacks to have?

5. What does Frikkie have to do after completing his education and what does he learn about Tengo's plans for schooling?

6. Why do Dr. and Mrs. Miller encourage Tengo to study art in school?

7. How does Frikkie adjust to the changes occurring in his world?

8. How does Tengo feel, knowing that he has to make a choice between going to school and protesting for his people?

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

10. What does Tengo think is the only thing that will change the lives of his family members?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 738 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample