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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapters 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Tengo confused about Frikkie's attitude about not wanting to go back to school?
(a) You can take field trips.
(b) He cannot attend school.
(c) Tengo really likes going to school.
(d) You can make many friends there.

2. What is a kraal?
(a) A pastry.
(b) A stockade.
(c) A plant.
(d) A bird.

3. Who is Sissie?
(a) Frikkie's sister.
(b) Frikkie's school mate.
(c) Tengo's teacher.
(d) Frikkie's mother.

4. Tengo's ancestors declared war on which group of people?
(a) The Masai.
(b) The Boers.
(c) The Kidus.
(d) The Durhams.

5. What does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?
(a) They have twisted history to suit their needs.
(b) They are not very good writers.
(c) They make good authority figures.
(d) They are more inventive than other people.

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading some books, how does Tengo begin to think about Oom Koos and Frikkie?

2. What name does the girl call the man who cleans up the mess at the party?

3. What is biltong?

4. At first, Frikkie's _________________ sister can read faster than Tengo can.

5. Who is Oom Koos?

(see the answer key)

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