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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. Who is Joseph's mother's employer?

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

3. At what age did Tengo and Frikkie become friends?

4. Who is Joseph?

5. After reading some books, how does Tengo begin to think about Oom Koos and Frikkie?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Tengo feel as he learns more and more about how his ancestors were treated?

5. How are the differences between blacks and whites exhibited in the characters of Frikkie and Tengo?

6. What is inside the large box that arrives for Tengo?

7. Why can Tengo not defend his people to the oubaas regarding the story of the Great Trek?

8. What do Dr. and Mrs. Miller agree to give to Tengo for his education?

9. Who is Frikkie?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the stories. Explain the concept of foreshadowing and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

WAITING FOR THE RAIN is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of the family in the book What does it mean for some of the characters? How does the family evolve in its support of each other? How are some of the families fractured? Give examples.

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