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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 9-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the white reformatory worker say Absalom currently lives?
(a) Claremont.
(b) Springs.
(c) Pimville.
(d) Sophiatown.

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

3. What is the profession of the murdered white man?
(a) He is an engineer.
(b) He is a university professor.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a mining executive.

4. Which character is angriest that Absalom has disappeared?
(a) The reformatory worker.
(b) The girl.
(c) Kumalo.
(d) Msimangu.

5. What is the name of the woman who rents a room to Kumalo?
(a) Mrs. Ndlela.
(b) Mrs. Dubula.
(c) Mrs. Lithebe.
(d) Mrs. Mkize.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

2. Which character shows the most disgust toward the Absalom’s girl’s behavior?

3. Which of the following best describes John’s relationship with his own son?

4. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?

5. What is John Kumalo’s profession?

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