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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 consumes most of Tengo's time at school?

2. What does a soldier not allow Tengo to do?

3. Which of the following is NOT a reason Tengo considers continuing his education?

4. How does Tengo leave the schoolyard?

5. What is Claire's proposed occupation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sheila Gordon is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe the technique which each displays.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Explain Sheila Gordon's writing style. How does she deliver information? How does she develop characters? What is the general tone of her work? What is the most appealing aspect of Gordon's writing for you? Explain.

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