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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 Frikkie treated with so much respect on the farm?

2. Who is Joseph?

3. What is Tengo doing when Frikkie finds him in Chapter 2?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Frikkie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Who is Joseph?

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

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

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 3

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

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