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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country does Father Vincent come from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) England.

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

3. 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.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason the Judge gives for not giving Absalom leniency?
(a) Because Absalom knowingly spent time with criminals who had prior convictions.
(b) Because Absalom entered a house with the intention of robbing it.
(c) Because Absalom carried a weapon that implies an intention for violence.
(d) Because Absalom did use his weapon to a violent end.

5. What good news does the group at Mrs. Lithebe’s house celebrate on the night before Kumalo et al. leave for Ndotsheni?
(a) They celebrate Msimangu’s imminent retirement into a religious community.
(b) They celebrate Gertrude’s new job.
(c) They celebrate the sudden birth of Absalom’s baby.
(d) They celebrate Mrs. Lithebe’s decision to become a nun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made-up story does Kumalo tell his brother during their last meeting out of spite?

2. How long does it take to erect Shanty Town?

3. Which character encourages Kumalo to pray and look for things to be grateful for rather than to wallow in self-pity?

4. Which character is MOST impressed by John Kumalo’s oratorical gifts?

5. What is Kumalo’s connection to the murdered man?

(see the answer key)

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