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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. Why is Tengo confused about Frikkie's attitude about not wanting to go back to school?

2. What do Tengo and Frikkie do at the river?

3. What does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?

4. What is biltong?

5. What is in the box that arrives for Tengo?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Frikkie given so much respect on his uncle's farm?

4. Who is Frikkie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

WAITING FOR THE RAIN is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

Sheila Gordon is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe the technique which each displays.

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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