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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. How old is Frikkie in Chapter 10?
(a) 22.
(b) 16.
(c) 17.
(d) 12.

2. How many years does Frikkie have to wait after his school years until he can return to the farm permanently?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 7.

3. What event has made Tengo acutely aware of the inequality between blacks and whites?
(a) The kitchen confrontation with Frikkie's cousin.
(b) He is not paid for the work he does.
(c) He has different books than the white boys have.
(d) He is not allowed in some restaurants.

4. What does Tengo think when Joseph is gone so often from home?
(a) He is practicing soccer.
(b) He is studying at the library.
(c) He is involved with student protests.
(d) He is spending time with his girlfriend.

5. Tengo must choose between his personal desire for an education and _____________________________.
(a) His father's demands.
(b) His country's need for change.
(c) The need to support his family.
(d) The desire to travel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time has passed since Tengo arrived at school?

2. Tengo is aware of his mother's ___________________ at his departure.

3. How old is Tengo in Chapter 10?

4. One day, Tengo arrives at school to find ______________________.

5. Why does Tengo study during his breaks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Tengo spend his school breaks studying with the help of a local preacher?

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

3. Who is Elijah and what groups does he invite Tengo to join?

4. What does Tengo devote his time to when school starts again?

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

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

7. What does Tengo suspect about Joseph who is rarely home these days?

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

9. What does Claire share with Tengo about an integrated community and what is Joseph's opinion of it?

10. Why is Tengo conflicted about his personal desires and the issues for the greater good?

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