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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 is the name of the murdered white man that Kumalo and Msimangu hear about upon returning to the mission?
(a) Arthur Jarvis.
(b) Michael Seme.
(c) Johannes Pafuri.
(d) Father Vincent.

2. How does Absalom react to Kumalo’s news that he will be married?
(a) He begs his father to spare the girl the humiliation of marrying a condemned man.
(b) He is happy to hear it.
(c) He is so despondent nothing can affect his mood.
(d) He is displeased to hear it.

3. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?
(a) They are mentally handicapped.
(b) They are blind.
(c) They have leprosy.
(d) They cannot walk.

4. What does Kumalo harshly criticize his son for doing before the crime was committed?
(a) He criticizes him for failing to find Gertrude like he was supposed to.
(b) He criticizes him for keeping company with “friends” he knew were not trustworthy.
(c) He criticizes him for leaving the village in the first place.
(d) He criticizes him for getting a young girl pregnant.

5. How long does it take to erect Shanty Town?
(a) One week.
(b) One night.
(c) One month.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the verdict for Absalom’s two accomplices?

3. What was the murdered man most well-known for?

4. Which character is angriest that Absalom has disappeared?

5. What strategy does the lawyer intend to use in Absalom’s case?

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