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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. Where does Joseph live?

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

3. What is Tengo's ethnicity?

4. How old is Tengo?

5. What animal has Tengo crafted out of clay?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Joseph?

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

4. Who is Tengo?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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