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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kumalo harshly criticize his son for doing before the crime was committed?
(a) He criticizes him for keeping company with “friends” he knew were not trustworthy.
(b) He criticizes him for leaving the village in the first place.
(c) He criticizes him for getting a young girl pregnant.
(d) He criticizes him for failing to find Gertrude like he was supposed to.

2. Who organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?
(a) Dubula.
(b) Mkize.
(c) John Kumalo.
(d) Tomlinson.

3. Which of the following best describes James’ attitude towards blacks before reading Arthur’s papers?
(a) Actively hateful.
(b) Disinterested and distasteful.
(c) Respectful but indifferent.
(d) Actively progressive.

4. What does the author indicate is the primary emotion that motivates how whites interact with blacks?
(a) Compassion.
(b) resentment.
(c) Fear.
(d) Pity.

5. Where is Msimangu’s ministry for the disabled?
(a) Ezenzeleni.
(b) Odendaalsrust.
(c) Springs.
(d) Umzimkulu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Lithebe is afraid which character will be a bad influence on Absalom’s girl?

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

3. What is the name of the lawyer who agrees to represent Absalom?

4. What weapon did Absalom use to kill Arthur Jarvis?

5. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?

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