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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. Who is afraid that the threat will ruin the farm?

2. What does Joseph offer to Tengo?

3. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.

4. Tengo knows that life will be better if blacks ______________________.

5. Where does Frikkie go for a brief vacation after his military training?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tengo feel, knowing that he has to make a choice between going to school and protesting for his people?

2. What does Tengo think is the only thing that will change the lives of his family members?

3. What does Tengo suspect about Joseph who is rarely home these days?

4. What are Frikkie and Tengo doin in their lives now that they are seventeen-years-old?

5. What is the source of Tengo's angry moods?

6. What decision does Tengo struggle with after the school closes?

7. What do the oubaas notice about Tengo's mood in Chapter 7?

8. What do the protesters think the students should do and how does Tengo feel about it?

9. What does Tengo encounter one day when he arrives at school?

10. How does Frikkie feel about the changes occurring in the world?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Who are two of Gordon's characters in this book who appeal to you the most? What is it about these characters that you like? What are their weaknesses? How about redeeming qualities? Are Gordon's characters believable in your opinion? Explain.

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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