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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Absalom ask his father to name his child if it is boy?
(a) Paul.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Peter.
(d) Michael.

2. Who apologizes to Kumalo for behaving badly towards him and refusing to help him get a lawyer for Absalom?
(a) The reformatory worker.
(b) Father Vincent.
(c) Msimangu.
(d) His brother John.

3. Where was the white man murdered?
(a) He was murdered on the street.
(b) He was murdered while working with poor blacks.
(c) He was murdered at the gold mines.
(d) He was murdered in his own home.

4. Which powerful black leader does the anonymous black woman seek for housing help in Chapter 9?
(a) Dubula.
(b) Msimangu.
(c) Tomlinson.
(d) John Kumalo.

5. Who performs the sacrament that is performed immediately following the sentencing in the prison?
(a) Kumalo.
(b) Msimangu.
(c) A prison chaplain.
(d) Father Vincent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the phrase used to describe why the lawyer takes the case without payment?

2. What made-up story does Kumalo tell his brother during their last meeting out of spite?

3. How many black miners die during their short-lived strike?

4. Which adjectives does Mrs. Lithebe use to describe the people she thinks Gertrude should not spend time with?

5. Which character encourages Kumalo to pray and look for things to be grateful for rather than to wallow in self-pity?

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