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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the greatest need of Tengo's family and friends?
(a) Food.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Change.
(d) Clothes.

2. Tengo no longer has to choose between his people and _________________.
(a) Himself.
(b) Status.
(c) Religion.
(d) Money.

3. Frikkie learns that Tengo wants to study in ___________________.
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) Canada.
(d) Germany.

4. Where does Frikkie go for a brief vacation after his military training?
(a) Fiji.
(b) The Bahamas.
(c) The farm.
(d) The Seychelles.

5. Who does Tengo spend time during breaks to study?
(a) Dr. Miller.
(b) A local preacher.
(c) Claire.
(d) A paid tutor.

6. 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) Because his sister should be allowed to go also.
(c) He has planned on his being boss-boy in the future.
(d) It is too far for a boy to travel.

7. With which girl from his class does Tengo study?
(a) Justine.
(b) Mara.
(c) Emma.
(d) Celie.

8. What happens when Frikkie comes for another vacation at the farm?
(a) Tengo is reluctant to play with him.
(b) Tengo teaches him to milk a cow.
(c) He and Tengo go hunting.
(d) He and Tengo read books.

9. What does Joseph offer to Tengo?
(a) A good deal on a car.
(b) A tutor.
(c) A way to continue his education.
(d) A free room.

10. How old is Tengo's cousin when she becomes pregnant?
(a) 15.
(b) 19.
(c) 18.
(d) 12.

11. Tengo also feels _______________ at the beginning of Chapter 7.
(a) Angry.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Excited.
(d) Sorrowful.

12. How old is Frikkie in Chapter 10?
(a) 16.
(b) 17.
(c) 22.
(d) 12.

13. What exam does Frikkie complete?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Matriculation.
(c) Biology.
(d) Geometry.

14. What is the nature of the student protests?
(a) College students protesting tuition hikes.
(b) Segregated dormitories at schools.
(c) Black students protesting the government.
(d) Black students protesting segregated classrooms.

15. How does Tengo feel about Joseph's offer?
(a) He is cautious.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is skeptical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Miller offer to pay for Tengo?

2. What becomes a concern for Tengo regarding the student uprisings?

3. What is Claire's proposed occupation?

4. What does Tengo think about the student protesters suggestion?

5. What are the people Tengo finds at the school when he arrives doing?

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