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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 language does John prefer to speak?
(a) Afrikaans.
(b) Portuguese.
(c) Zulu.
(d) English.

2. Who organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?
(a) Mkize.
(b) John Kumalo.
(c) Dubula.
(d) Tomlinson.

3. How does Absalom’s girl react when Kumalo tells her she will have to leave Johannesburg if she marries Absalom?
(a) She sulks and wishes to break off the engagement.
(b) She demands financial compensation for the inconvenience.
(c) She is pleased at the idea of a quiet, rural life.
(d) She wants to put her baby up for adoption instead.

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 getting a young girl pregnant.
(d) He criticizes him for leaving the village in the first place.

5. What is James Jarvis’ main concern before learning of his son’s death?
(a) He is concerned that local blacks are constantly begging for food.
(b) He is concerned because there is a drought.
(c) He is concerned because a mysterious disease is killing his cattle.
(d) He is concerned that the government is trying to buy his land to mine.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What weapon did Absalom use to kill Arthur Jarvis?

(see the answer key)

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