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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a kraal?

2. What happened to Tengo's older sister when she was away at school?

3. The oubaas tells Frikkie and Tengo the story of _______________________.

4. Why are Tengo's parents reluctant to let him go to school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How easily does Tengo pick up the skill of reading?

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

3. Who is Frikkie?

4. In what story does Tengo see that the white man has twisted history to suit his own needs?

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

6. Why is Tengo not permitted to attend school and how does he feel about that?

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

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

9. Who is Joseph?

10. Who is Tengo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast one of Gordon's characters to someone you know in your life. Which qualities do they share? What makes them so alike? Do you like the characteristics of the two? Do they have any qualities you would like to emulate? Do you respect them? How do they differ? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Sheila Gordon's writing style. How does she deliver information? How does she develop characters? What is the general tone of her work? What is the most appealing aspect of Gordon's writing for you? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Frikkie. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Frikkie?

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