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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 does a soldier force Tengo to do at the school gates?

2. What is Claire's proposed occupation?

3. Who takes Tengo to the train on the day of his departure?

4. What do protesters throw at the soldier?

5. With which girl from his class does Tengo study?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Dr. and Mrs. Miller encourage Tengo to study art in school?

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

3. Why does Joseph's offer to help Tengo continue his education bring such relief to Tengo?

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

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

6. Where is Tengo finally allowed to go to school and why does this make the oubaas angry?

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

8. Why is Tengo's need to make a choice a sad and unfair situation?

9. Why is Tengo conflicted about his personal desires and the issues for the greater good?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of man's inhumanity to man. Identify at least two characters in the book who either embody or experience man's inhumanity to man then cite an example to support your answers.

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

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.

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