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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. How does Absalom react to Kumalo’s news that he will be married?
(a) He is displeased to hear it.
(b) He is so despondent nothing can affect his mood.
(c) He is happy to hear it.
(d) He begs his father to spare the girl the humiliation of marrying a condemned man.

2. What had James Jarvis hoped would be his son’s career?
(a) He wanted Arthur to become an engineer.
(b) He wanted Arthur to take over the family farm.
(c) He wanted Arthur to become a prominent Judge.
(d) He wanted Arthur to study in England to become a doctor.

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) Deliberately.
(b) Confidently.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Cheerfully.

4. What image does Kumalo use as a metaphor for the trouble he now faces?
(a) A destructive storm.
(b) A silent snake.
(c) An ocean wave.
(d) A hunting tiger.

5. How many children did Arthur Jarvis have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ndlela tell Kumalo and Msimangu about Absalom that concerns them?

2. How many accomplices did Absalom have in the murder?

3. How do the Jarvises travel to Johannesburg?

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

5. What is James Jarvis’ main concern before learning of his son’s death?

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