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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 is Tengo's first stop once he arrives in Johannesburg?
(a) Dr. Miller's house.
(b) The school.
(c) A cafe.
(d) His dormitory.

2. Who does Tengo spend time during breaks to study?
(a) A paid tutor.
(b) A local preacher.
(c) Dr. Miller.
(d) Claire.

3. What exam does Frikkie complete?
(a) Biology.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Geometry.
(d) Matriculation.

4. Why does Frikkie have to wait after his school years to return to the farm permanently?
(a) He wants to teach for awhile.
(b) He is forced to serve two years in the army.
(c) He needs a specialized degree.
(d) He wants to travel internationally.

5. What does a soldier not allow Tengo to do?
(a) Enter the school building.
(b) Leave the schoolyard.
(c) Talk to his teacher.
(d) Stand with his friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Life staying familiar is ____________________ for Frikkie.

2. What happens when Frikkie comes for another vacation at the farm?

3. Tengo no longer has to choose between his people and _________________.

4. Joseph tells Tengo that one day blacks will take over the _____________________.

5. The reverend tells Tengo that a new black government will need ________________________ to survive.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Frikkie and Tengo doin in their lives now that they are seventeen-years-old?

2. Why does Tengo end his relationship with Emma?

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

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

5. What decision does Tengo struggle with after the school closes?

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

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

8. What reason does the reverend give Tengo on the importance of him continuing his education?

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

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

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