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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 type of community does Claire tell Tengo she has created?

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

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

4. Who does Tengo spend time during breaks to study?

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

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

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

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

5. How does Tengo get caught up in the protests at the school?

6. What does Frikkie have to do after completing his education and what does he learn about Tengo's plans for schooling?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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