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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. Tengo struggles with his need for an education and ________________________.

2. How much time has passed since Tengo arrived at school?

3. What is the nature of the student protests?

4. According to Tengo, the black schools are designed to ____________________________.

5. What does Tengo think about the student protesters suggestion?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Tengo conflicted about his personal desires and the issues for the greater good?

3. How does Frikkie adjust to the changes occurring in his world?

4. With whom does Tengo continue his studies after the schools reopen?

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

6. What does Tengo learn about Joseph and the organization with which he is associated?

7. What do the oubaas notice about Tengo's mood in Chapter 7?

8. What is the source of Tengo's angry moods?

9. How much time has passed since the last chapter and what does Tengo no longer note about living in Johannesburg?

10. Why do Dr. and Mrs. Miller encourage Tengo to study art in school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

WAITING FOR THE RAIN is a classic example of historical fiction. What does that classification entail? Why does this book fit into this category?

Essay Topic 2

Select an instance of symbolism from the book and explain its significance.

Essay Topic 3

Create a character study of Frikkie. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Frikkie?

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