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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tengo think about the student protesters suggestion?
(a) He wants to get some other opinions.
(b) He agrees with some of it.
(c) He fully supports it.
(d) He is against it.

2. How many years does Frikkie have to wait after his school years until he can return to the farm permanently?
(a) 1.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

3. How much time has passed since Tengo arrived at school?
(a) Three years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Two years.
(d) One year.

4. 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) They don't have much money.
(c) They need his help at home.
(d) His sister died there.

5. Why is the person in #56 angry about Tengo's desire to go to school?
(a) Black boys should not be given formal educations.
(b) He has planned on his being boss-boy in the future.
(c) It is too far for a boy to travel.
(d) Because his sister should be allowed to go also.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Tengo's older sister when she was away at school?

2. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.

3. What does Tengo think when Joseph is gone so often from home?

4. What type of community does Claire tell Tengo she has created?

5. What does Tengo do when Frikkie and the oubaas have their tea?

(see the answer key)

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