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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 hardship did Absalom’s girl suffer as a child?
(a) Her mother was an alcoholic.
(b) Her mother died when she was a baby.
(c) Her mother beat her daily.
(d) Her mother was sent to a mental asylum.

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

3. 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?
(a) Cheerfully.
(b) Deliberately.
(c) Confidently.
(d) Slowly.

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

5. Which of the following is NOT something the white reformatory worker tells Kumalo about Absalom’s recent experiences?
(a) Absalom got a girl pregnant.
(b) Absalom was holding a steady job at a factory.
(c) Absalom rose to head boy at the reformatory.
(d) Absalom had decided to become a reverend like his father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes the relationship between James and Arthur Jarvis?

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

3. What does the author indicate is the primary emotion that motivates how whites interact with blacks?

4. What is the name of the taxi driver who is friends with Absalom?

5. What is the phrase used to describe why the lawyer takes the case without payment?

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