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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. The oubaas tells Frikkie and Tengo the story of _______________________.

2. How many boxes of books does Tengo receive from the Millers?

3. What does Frikkie ask Tengo to get from his bedroom one day?

4. What does Tengo think about white men after reading some books?

5. Who is Joseph's mother's employer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Tengo?

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

3. What are some of the things that Tengo learns about city life for black people from Joseph?

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

5. Who is Frikkie?

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

7. Who is Joseph?

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

9. Why is it frustrating for Tengo to read the textbooks given to him by his aunt's employer?

10. How are the differences between blacks and whites exhibited in the characters of Frikkie and Tengo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What is the significance of the book's title? What are some other possible titles for the book? List at least five and cite your reasons for each.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the role of women in South Africa in the late-20th century when the women in the book are living their lives. What precedents do they feel compelled to follow? What restrictions do they have? What freedoms did they have that 21st century women do not have?

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