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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. Why is Tengo happy about the chance to continue his education?

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

3. Where does Tengo want to go to school?

4. What does Frikkie have difficulty in accepting when he realizes that Tengo is gone?

5. What does ANC stand for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Frikkie adjust to the changes occurring in his world?

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

3. How does Frikkie feel about the changes occurring in the world?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 2

WAITING FOR THE RAIN is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

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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