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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. Why does Tengo end his relationship with his girlfriend?
(a) She wanted to get married right away.
(b) He wants to devote all his time to study.
(c) He is frightened when his cousin becomes pregnant.
(d) She was flirting with other guys.

2. Who is the head of the organization Tengo is asked to join?
(a) Nelson Marzetti.
(b) Nelson Mandela.
(c) Nelson Manson.
(d) Nelson Mankowitz.

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

4. Who is the impetus behind Tengo's continuing his education?
(a) Frikkie.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Elijah.

5. What type of group is Tengo asked to join in #129?
(a) A tutoring group.
(b) A travel group.
(c) A group protesting the government.
(d) A study group.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Tengo in Chapter 10?

2. Why does Tengo study during his breaks?

3. What is the greatest need of Tengo's family and friends?

4. How does Tengo leave the schoolyard?

5. Joseph tells Tengo that he can make arrangements for him to finish his education ________________ through the ANC.

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Tengo encounter one day when he arrives at school?

2. What does Frikkie have to do after completing his education and what does he learn about Tengo's plans for schooling?

3. Why does Tengo have to ignore his mother's feelings before he departs for school?

4. Where is Tengo finally allowed to go to school and why does this make the oubaas angry?

5. What reason does the reverend give Tengo on the importance of him continuing his education?

6. Why does Tengo spend his school breaks studying with the help of a local preacher?

7. What does Tengo think about what the protesters believe the whites will never allow blacks to have?

8. What decision does Tengo struggle with after the school closes?

9. How does Tengo feel, knowing that he has to make a choice between going to school and protesting for his people?

10. What does Claire share with Tengo about an integrated community and what is Joseph's opinion of it?

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