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

2. What is the phrase used to describe why the lawyer takes the case without payment?
(a) Pro deo.
(b) E. pluribus unum.
(c) Carpe diem.
(d) Habeas corpus.

3. What is the name of the lawyer who agrees to represent Absalom?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Mr. Carmichael.
(c) Mr. Christie.
(d) Mr. Johannes.

4. After meeting with Absalom’s girl, how does Kumalo feel about the prospects for the future?
(a) He feels completely optimistic.
(b) He feels pessimistic.
(c) He feels a little bit of weight lifted from his shoulders.
(d) He feels exactly the same.

5. What made-up story does Kumalo tell his brother during their last meeting out of spite?
(a) Kumalo tells John that local blacks whisper behind his back that John is a coward.
(b) Kumalo tells John that his son Matthew is the real father of Absalom’s girl’s baby but wasn’t man enough to take responsibility.
(c) Kumalo tells John that there is a police spy who visits his shop pretending to be a friend.
(d) Kumalo tells John that he should give up public speaking because he is bad at it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kumalo is described as moving _______, in the same rhythm as the tribal life. What is the adjective that best describes both tribal life and Kumalo’s movements?

2. When Kumalo et al. visit Absalom’s girl, how long has it been since she last saw Absalom?

3. Which of the following worry that John Kumalo’s speech to black miners could lead to an uprising?

4. What sentence does the Judge give to Absalom?

5. Who does James Jarvis surprise with a large financial donation to further the cause of blacks?

(see the answer key)

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