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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an excuse Absalom gives for shooting Jarvis?
(a) He claims the devil made him do it.
(b) He claims he was simply spending time with bad companions.
(c) He claims he was drunk at the time of the murder and not responsible for his actions.
(d) He claims he just got scared and did not intend to shoot the gun.

2. What tribe does Kumalo belong to?
(a) Xhosa.
(b) Zulu.
(c) Bantu.
(d) Sotho.

3. When does the Jarvis boy tell Kumalo he will be leaving for Johannesburg?
(a) When the new year begins.
(b) When his mother and grandfather find them a new house to live in.
(c) When his grandfather returns from Pretoria.
(d) When his grandmother’s illness ends.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes James’ attitude towards blacks before reading Arthur’s papers?

2. Chapter 12 steps out of the main plot to relate snippets of whites reacting to “native crime” via what platform?

3. Why does Kumalo also appear at the same house that Arther and Margaret are visiting as a respite from the trail?

4. What is the agricultural demonstrator’s attitude toward white people?

5. Which statement best describes Margaret Jarvis’ relationship with Arthur compared to James’?

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