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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 Tengo's attitude about his life right now?

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

3. How many boxes of books does Tengo receive from the Millers?

4. Oubaas and his wife think that Tengo's desire for education will lead to _____________.

5. What does Tengo do when Frikkie and the oubaas have their tea?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Tengo?

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

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

8. Who is Frikkie?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select an instance of symbolism from the book and explain its significance.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Oppression is an important theme in the stories. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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