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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. What becomes a concern for Tengo regarding the student uprisings?

3. What is Tengo's first stop once he arrives in Johannesburg?

4. What advice is Tengo given by the reverend?

5. Tengo dreams of going abroad to a place where ____________________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Tengo think about what the protesters believe the whites will never allow blacks to have?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Oppression is an important theme in the stories. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

What is the overall setting for the stories in the book? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. Why did Gordon choose to use these places in the stories?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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