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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?
(a) They visit Mrs. Ndlela’s house.
(b) They visit the Shanty Town in Orlando.
(c) They visit a factory where Absalom worked.
(d) They visit a reformatory.

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

3. What was the motive for Absalom and his accomplices to break into the Jarvis house?
(a) They sought retribution for being fired from the Jarvis household.
(b) They were going to kidnap one of Jarvis’ children and hold it for ransom.
(c) They wanted to steal goods to sell.
(d) They were involved in a grudge match with one of Jarvis’ servants.

4. What is the name of the village where Kumalo lives?
(a) Sophiatown.
(b) Ndotsheni.
(c) Carisbrooke.
(d) Umzimkulu.

5. Which character shows the most disgust toward the Absalom’s girl’s behavior?
(a) Msimangu.
(b) The reformatory worker.
(c) Absalom.
(d) Kumalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stephen Kumalo’s profession?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the places the police seeks Absalom?

3. What year does the novel take place?

4. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?

5. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?

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