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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 dreams of going abroad to a place where ____________________________.

2. Joseph says that black schools teach blacks ___________________________.

3. Tengo no longer has to choose between his people and _________________.

4. Tengo is aware of his mother's ___________________ at his departure.

5. Who is the oubaas' current boss-boy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What are Frikkie and Tengo doin in their lives now that they are seventeen-years-old?

7. What does Tengo think is the only thing that will change the lives of his family members?

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

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

10. Why does Tengo end his relationship with Emma?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sheila Gordon is a master at dramatic devices. Choose examples of symbolism, metaphor, and irony. Briefly describe the technique which each displays.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Oppression is an important theme in the stories. Can you cite an example to support this theme? Name two other themes and cite examples to support your answer.

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