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

2. Tengo is aware of his mother's ___________________ at his departure.

3. What do the Millers encourage Tengo to study in school?

4. What occurs at the farm to threaten its survival?

5. What do protesters throw at the soldier?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Dr. Miller starkly different from the oubaas and his wife?

5. With whom does Tengo continue his studies after the schools reopen?

6. What does Tengo learn about Joseph and the organization with which he is associated?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the stories. Explain the concept of foreshadowing and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

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