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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ndlela tell Kumalo and Msimangu about Absalom that concerns them?
(a) She tells them Absalom had been in jail.
(b) She tells them Absalom was spending time with a bad crowd.
(c) She tells them Absalom had a child out of wedlock.
(d) She tells them Absalom stole from her.

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

3. What is Absalom’s attitude in jail?
(a) He is full of self-pity.
(b) He is stoic.
(c) He is self-righteous and proud.
(d) He is defiant.

4. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?
(a) Kumalo’s nephew.
(b) Kumalo’s son.
(c) Kumalo’s sister.
(d) Kumalo’s brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gertrude’s main emotion when Kumalo discovers how she is living?

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

3. Who promises to help Kumalo find his sister and his son?

4. How does Kumalo torture Absalom’s girl at first out of his disgust for her previous lifestyle?

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

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