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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 is Tengo when Frikkie tries to find him to say goodbye?

2. How old is Tengo?

3. What is a kraal?

4. Why does Joseph visit the farm?

5. In the oubaas' story, Tengo's ancestors are made out to be __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Frikkie?

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Joseph?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

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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