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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Frikkie treated with so much respect on the farm?
(a) He is very smart.
(b) He is white.
(c) He is very generous.
(d) He will inherit the farm one day.

2. What does Tengo's mother ask Joseph's mother to send?
(a) Books for Tengo.
(b) Cotton fabrics.
(c) Recipes.
(d) Money.

3. Why are Tengo's parents reluctant to let him go to school?
(a) They don't want him to know more than they do.
(b) His sister died there.
(c) They don't have much money.
(d) They need his help at home.

4. What is Frikkie's real name?
(a) Samuel.
(b) Frederick.
(c) Philip.
(d) Richard.

5. Where did the author live as a child?
(a) Italy.
(b) Canada.
(c) South Africa.
(d) South America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Timothy?

2. What is Tengo's attitude about his life right now?

3. What does Tengo try to teach Frikkie?

4. Where does Frikkie visit during his school break?

5. What is Tengo doing when Frikkie finds him in Chapter 2?

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