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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 strategy does the lawyer intend to use in Absalom’s case?
(a) He intends to center the argument around the testimony of the beaten house servant.
(b) He plans to hire false witnesses to claim they saw one of the other defendants fire the gun.
(c) He believes there is no way to win because Absalom has already confessed and is sure to hang.
(d) He believes the truth of Absalom’s testimony and will center the case on it.

2. What is the name of the Jarvis farm?
(a) Cloud High.
(b) High Place.
(c) Rainbow Valley.
(d) Sky Farm.

3. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?
(a) They all seem proud of Absalom.
(b) They all seem afraid of Absalom.
(c) They all seem fond of Absalom.
(d) They all seem disgusted with Absalom.

4. From which province do both Kumalo and Jarvis come?
(a) Gauteng.
(b) Transvaal.
(c) Cape.
(d) Natal.

5. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?
(a) They visit Mrs. Ndlela’s house.
(b) They visit a factory where Absalom worked.
(c) They visit a reformatory.
(d) They visit the Shanty Town in Orlando.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kumalo humbly accept this apology rather than expressing his true feelings about the unnecessary anger directed at him?

2. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?

3. Who tells Kumalo that Absalom is responsible for the murder?

4. How do Kumalo and Msimangu travel to Alexandra?

5. What language does John prefer to speak?

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