WorksheetsKaffir Boy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
In what year did Mark Mathabane published Kaffir Boy?
1986
1966
1886
1976
What type of nonfiction work is Kaffir Boy?
Autobiography
Biography
Diary
Travelogue
Who wants Mark to go to school?
Mrs. Smith
Jackson Mathabane
Magdalene Mathabane
Wilbert Horn
How does the destiny of the boy changed in the story?
Through listening to his father.
Through choosing the right choice.
Through drinking the well of knowledge.
The boy's destiny has never been changed
How old is Mathabane in the excerpt from Kaffir Boy?
5
7
9
10
Do you think Lawn Boy's success in the stock market was typical?
yes
no
What is the primary theme of 'Kaffir Boy'?
A) Overcoming adversity
B) The power of wealth
C) The importance of friendship
D) The beauty of nature
Which country is the setting for 'Kaffir Boy'?
A) United States
B) South Africa
C) Australia
D) India
What is the narrative perspective of 'Kaffir Boy'?
A) First-person
B) Second-person
C) Third-person limited
D) Third-person omniscient
What does the term 'Kaffir' historically refer to in the context of the book?
A) A type of food
B) A derogatory term for black Africans
C) A traditional dance
D) A religious ceremony
What role does education play in 'Kaffir Boy'?
A) It is seen as a path to freedom and opportunity
B) It is portrayed as unnecessary
C) It is depicted as a burden
D) It is shown as a form of entertainment
Who is the author of 'Kaffir Boy'?
A) Chinua Achebe
B) Mark Mathabane
C) Nelson Mandela
D) Alan Paton
What is the significance of tennis in 'Kaffir Boy'?
A) It is a hobby for the protagonist
B) It represents a means of escape and success
C) It is a family tradition
D) It is a symbol of oppression
How does 'Kaffir Boy' address the issue of apartheid?
A) By ignoring it
B) By depicting its harsh realities
C) By romanticizing it
D) By supporting it
What is the tone of 'Kaffir Boy'?
A) Humorous
B) Optimistic
C) Somber and reflective
D) Indifferent
