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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character does Kumalo’s friend, who works on the Jarvis farm, tell him is sick?
(a) Arthur Jarvis’ wife.
(b) James Jarvis.
(c) Arthur Jarvis’ son.
(d) Margaret Jarvis.

2. What is the reformatory worker’s main concern about Absalom’s involvement in the murder?
(a) He is devastated that a leader in the equal rights movement has been killed.
(b) He is anxious that the reformatory’s reputation not be tarnished.
(c) He is irritated that he has been fired from his job.
(d) He is afraid that Absalom will be executed without trial.

3. How does Jarvis react when Kumalo admits it was his son who murdered James’?
(a) James lashes out violently against Kumalo.
(b) James demands that Kumalo leave the property immediately.
(c) James is surprised by compassionate.
(d) James breaks down sobbing.

4. Chapter 12 steps out of the main plot to relate snippets of whites reacting to “native crime” via what platform?
(a) Radio addresses.
(b) Newspaper articles.
(c) Private conversations.
(d) Public meetings.

5. How long has it been since the Kumalos heard from their son?
(a) One month.
(b) Two years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kumalo humbly accept this apology rather than expressing his true feelings about the unnecessary anger directed at him?

2. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?

3. What image does Kumalo use as a metaphor for the trouble he now faces?

4. Why are Absalom’s accomplices angry with him?

5. What does Absalom’s former landlady in Alexandra reveal about Absalom’s behavior?

(see the answer key)

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