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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kumalo’s connection to the murdered man?
(a) The man visited Ndotsheni to lecture on agricultural reform.
(b) His father owns a farm near Kumalo’s village.
(c) The man worked at the reformatory where Absalom was held.
(d) Kumalo’s mother was a cook for the man’s family.

2. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Oil.
(d) Gold.

3. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?
(a) They all seem proud of Absalom.
(b) They all seem fond of Absalom.
(c) They all seem disgusted with Absalom.
(d) They all seem afraid of Absalom.

4. Kumalo is described as moving _______, in the same rhythm as the tribal life. What is the adjective that best describes both tribal life and Kumalo’s movements?
(a) Deliberately.
(b) Slowly.
(c) Confidently.
(d) Cheerfully.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Msimangu’s ministry for the disabled?

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

3. What is the name of the taxi driver who is friends with Absalom?

4. Who apologizes to Kumalo for behaving badly towards him and refusing to help him get a lawyer for Absalom?

5. Where was the white man murdered?

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