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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ndlela tell Kumalo and Msimangu about Absalom that concerns them?
(a) She tells them Absalom had a child out of wedlock.
(b) She tells them Absalom stole from her.
(c) She tells them Absalom had been in jail.
(d) She tells them Absalom was spending time with a bad crowd.

2. Who apologizes to Kumalo for behaving badly towards him and refusing to help him get a lawyer for Absalom?
(a) His brother John.
(b) Father Vincent.
(c) The reformatory worker.
(d) Msimangu.

3. What does Kumalo do with Gertrude and her son after she has apologized for her sinful ways?
(a) He immediately sends them back to Ndotsheni.
(b) He moves them into the boarding house where he is staying.
(c) He uses his resources with Msimangu to get Gertrude a legitimate job.
(d) He gives Gertrude money to sustain her until they can return to the village.

4. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?
(a) Sophiatown.
(b) Alexandra.
(c) Claremont.
(d) Orlando.

5. Where is Msimangu’s ministry for the disabled?
(a) Springs.
(b) Umzimkulu.
(c) Ezenzeleni.
(d) Odendaalsrust.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many “husbands” did Absalom’s girl have before Absalom?

2. Who organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?

3. Why does Kumalo feel betrayed by his brother John?

4. Which statement best describes Margaret Jarvis’ relationship with Arthur compared to James’?

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

(see the answer key)

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