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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happened to Tengo's older sister when she was away at school?
(a) She got pregnant.
(b) She was robbed.
(c) She became ill and died.
(d) She was attacked on the street.

3. In the oubaas' story, Tengo's ancestors are made out to be __________________.
(a) Warriors.
(b) Killers.
(c) Educators.
(d) Patriots.

4. Why is Frikkie treated with so much respect on the farm?
(a) He is very generous.
(b) He will inherit the farm one day.
(c) He is white.
(d) He is very smart.

5. What is Frikkie's ethnicity?
(a) White.
(b) Hispanic.
(c) Black.
(d) Asian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tengo?

2. What is the meaning of kleinbaas?

3. Why is Tengo confused about Frikkie's attitude about not wanting to go back to school?

4. Why are Tengo's parents reluctant to let him go to school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the oubaas twist the story of the Great Trek told to Frikkie and Tengo?

2. How does Frikkie behave when encountering Tengo's anger when a girl insults an elder at the birthday party?

3. Who is Tengo?

4. Why can Tengo not defend his people to the oubaas regarding the story of the Great Trek?

5. How does Tengo feel as he learns more and more about how his ancestors were treated?

6. What do Dr. and Mrs. Miller agree to give to Tengo for his education?

7. How easily does Tengo pick up the skill of reading?

8. Who is Joseph?

9. Who is Frikkie?

10. Why is Frikkie given so much respect on his uncle's farm?

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