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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. As James reads Arthur’s papers, what claim does his son make that offends him?
(a) Arthur claims James was a superficial and unbelieving Christian.
(b) Arthur claims James never taught him a sense of national identity and social responsibility.
(c) Arthur claims James cared more about money than people.
(d) Arthur claims James was a virulent racist.

2. How do the Jarvises travel to Johannesburg?
(a) By plane.
(b) By private car.
(c) By bus.
(d) By train.

3. Kumalo gets a packet of mail all at once. Which character does NOT send him a letter?
(a) Mr. Carmichael.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Msimangu.
(d) Absalom.

4. Who do Arthur and Margaret visit as a brief respite from the trial?
(a) Margaret’s girlhood friend Jane.
(b) Margaret’s sister Anne.
(c) Margaret’s cousin Mary.
(d) Margaret’s niece Barbara.

5. What building does Jarvis’ wife want to finance for Ndotsheni?
(a) A medical clinic.
(b) A refrigerated outbuilding for milk.
(c) A church.
(d) A school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?

3. Who will the lawyer submit a final appeal for mercy to in Absalom’s case?

4. What title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?

5. What event occurs a few days before Absalom’s sentencing which foreshadows he is unlikely to get judicial leniency?

(see the answer key)

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