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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. How does Tengo leave the schoolyard?

2. Tengo's mood changes ___________________________.

3. Who is the head of the organization Tengo is asked to join?

4. According to Tengo, the black schools are designed to ____________________________.

5. Joseph tells Tengo that one day blacks will take over the _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Tengo act when Frikke comes to the farm for another school vacation?

2. What does Claire share with Tengo about an integrated community and what is Joseph's opinion of it?

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

4. What reason does the reverend give Tengo on the importance of him continuing his education?

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

6. Why does Tengo spend his school breaks studying with the help of a local preacher?

7. Why does Tengo have to ignore his mother's feelings before he departs for school?

8. What does Tengo devote his time to when school starts again?

9. Why does Tengo end his relationship with Emma?

10. What arises which makes Tengo lose focus on his studies?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

WAITING FOR THE RAIN is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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