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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 has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?
(a) She has divorced her husband.
(b) She has become a nun.
(c) She has turned to liquor and prostitution.
(d) She has been jailed without cause.

2. Who does Stephen Kumalo receive a letter from in the opening pages of the novel?
(a) John.
(b) Absalom.
(c) Msimangu.
(d) Gertrude.

3. Why does Kumalo go to see his brother before visiting Absalom in jail?
(a) Because John is Absalom’s godfather and will want to visit Absalom as well.
(b) Because John is a powerful man and might be able to help Absalom get bail.
(c) Because John’s rousing oratory has been implicated in the justification for murder.
(d) Because John’s own son was an accomplice in the murder.

4. Which woman has a reputation for being involved in illegal activity?
(a) Mrs. Hlayshwayo.
(b) Mrs. Ndlela.
(c) Mrs. Mkize.
(d) Mrs. Lithebe.

5. Which character is angriest that Absalom has disappeared?
(a) The girl.
(b) Msimangu.
(c) Kumalo.
(d) The reformatory worker.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character shows the most disgust toward the Absalom’s girl’s behavior?

3. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

4. Which of the following is NOT something Kumalo and his wife were saving money for?

5. How do Kumalo and Msimangu travel to Alexandra?

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