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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. How does Tengo feel about Joseph's offer?

2. What becomes a concern for Tengo regarding the student uprisings?

3. How old is Tengo's cousin when she becomes pregnant?

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

5. Why does Frikkie have to wait after his school years to return to the farm permanently?

Short Essay Questions

1. What arises which makes Tengo lose focus on his studies?

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

3. What do the protesters think the students should do and how does Tengo feel about it?

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

5. Who is Elijah and what groups does he invite Tengo to join?

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

7. What does Tengo devote his time to when school starts again?

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

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

10. How does Tengo get caught up in the protests at the school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses several instances of foreshadowing in the stories. Explain the concept of foreshadowing and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an instance of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Choose three characters from the book and then project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for their lives. Be sure to include geography, marital status, work, socialization, etc.

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