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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is Timothy?
2. What is the meaning of kleinbaas?
3. Who is Sissie?
4. What is Tengo doing when Frikkie finds him in Chapter 2?
5. Where does Frikkie visit during his school break?
Short Essay Questions
1. How are the differences between blacks and whites exhibited in the characters of Frikkie and Tengo?
2. What do Dr. and Mrs. Miller agree to give to Tengo for his education?
3. Who is Joseph?
4. How does Tengo feel as he learns more and more about how his ancestors were treated?
5. Why can Tengo not defend his people to the oubaas regarding the story of the Great Trek?
6. Who is Tengo?
7. What is inside the large box that arrives for Tengo?
8. Why is it frustrating for Tengo to read the textbooks given to him by his aunt's employer?
9. How easily does Tengo pick up the skill of reading?
10. Who is Frikkie?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain Sheila Gordon's writing style. How does she deliver information? How does she develop characters? What is the general tone of her work? What is the most appealing aspect of Gordon's writing for you? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
Create a character study of Oom Koos. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Oom Koos?
Essay Topic 3
WAITING FOR THE RAIN is a classic coming-of-age story. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?
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