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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 13-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unique about the choice Tengo has to make?
(a) Tengo is leading the initiative.
(b) Frikkie would never have to make it.
(c) Tengo is too young to make the choice.
(d) Tengo must make the choice for his family.

2. Joseph says that black schools teach blacks ___________________________.
(a) Just enough to do menial jobs.
(b) Agricultural skills.
(c) About black history.
(d) How to be good soldiers.

3. How many boxes of books does Tengo receive from the Millers?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

4. What does Tengo do when Frikkie and the oubaas have their tea?
(a) Butcher chickens.
(b) Wash dishes.
(c) Shoo away flies.
(d) Sweep the house.

5. Tengo knows that life will be better if blacks ______________________.
(a) Owned businesses.
(b) Can achieve their goals.
(c) Could vote.
(d) Stayed in their place.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Frikkie in Chapter 10?

2. Why is Frikkie treated with so much respect on the farm?

3. Why does Tengo desperately want an education?

4. Why does Tengo end his relationship with his girlfriend?

5. How many years does Tengo study before taking his first break?

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