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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tengo no longer notice in Johannesburg?
(a) Traffic jams.
(b) Crowded streets.
(c) Street lamps.
(d) The sounds of the city.

2. What event has made Tengo acutely aware of the inequality between blacks and whites?
(a) He is not paid for the work he does.
(b) He has different books than the white boys have.
(c) He is not allowed in some restaurants.
(d) The kitchen confrontation with Frikkie's cousin.

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

4. What does Tengo now know about Joseph?
(a) He is working against the government.
(b) He has committed a crime.
(c) He is engaged to be married.
(d) He is gay.

5. Joseph tells Tengo that one day blacks will take over the _____________________.
(a) Country's education system.
(b) City government.
(c) Homes where the whites live.
(d) Media.

6. What is the name of the group Tengo is asked to join?
(a) TVC.
(b) ANC.
(c) MMC.
(d) JLC.

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

8. What becomes a concern for Tengo regarding the student uprisings?
(a) The blatant use of weapons.
(b) How to avoid the draft.
(c) The noise level on the streets.
(d) Which side he should take.

9. As Chapter 7 begins, Tengo is in a _________________ mood.
(a) Happy.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Pensive.
(d) Agitated.

10. How old is Tengo in Chapter 10?
(a) 17.
(b) 11.
(c) 13.
(d) 21.

11. Tengo struggles with his need for an education and ________________________.
(a) His love for his mother.
(b) The needs of his countrymen.
(c) His loyalty to his father.
(d) His friendship with Frikkie.

12. What consumes most of Tengo's time at school?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Socializing.
(c) Studying.
(d) Working.

13. Why does Frikkie have to wait after his school years to return to the farm permanently?
(a) He needs a specialized degree.
(b) He is forced to serve two years in the army.
(c) He wants to teach for awhile.
(d) He wants to travel internationally.

14. What does a soldier not allow Tengo to do?
(a) Stand with his friends.
(b) Leave the schoolyard.
(c) Talk to his teacher.
(d) Enter the school building.

15. Who takes Tengo to the train on the day of his departure?
(a) Frikkie's father.
(b) His mother.
(c) The oubaas.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Frikkie return to the farm, heartbroken to find that Tengo has gone away to school?

2. What does ANC stand for?

3. Who is angry when learning about Tengo's desire to go to school?

4. What does Joseph offer to Tengo?

5. What advice is Tengo given by the reverend?

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