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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tragedy does the black woman suffer?
(a) Her child dies because she cannot access a doctor.
(b) Her child is disfigured when their house burns down.
(c) She is forced to give her child to relatives to care for.
(d) She miscarries an unborn child.

2. What is the name of the murdered white man that Kumalo and Msimangu hear about upon returning to the mission?
(a) Michael Seme.
(b) Johannes Pafuri.
(c) Father Vincent.
(d) Arthur Jarvis.

3. What is Gertrude’s main emotion when Kumalo discovers how she is living?
(a) Defiance.
(b) Shame.
(c) Pride.
(d) Amusement.

4. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?
(a) A philosophical respect.
(b) Absolute reverence.
(c) Amusement.
(d) Contempt.

5. What is the profession of the murdered white man?
(a) He is a university professor.
(b) He is a mining executive.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is an engineer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the white reformatory worker say Absalom currently lives?

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

3. What major family news did John fail to reveal to his family back in Ndotsheni?

4. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?

5. Which of the following is John’s main political agenda?

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