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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. How do Kumalo and Msimangu travel to Alexandra?
(a) They take a taxi.
(b) They take a bus.
(c) They walk eleven miles.
(d) They accept a ride from a white man.

2. What title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?
(a) Sawubona baba.
(b) Umfundisi.
(c) Umlungu.
(d) Amakhosi.

3. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?
(a) She has turned to liquor and prostitution.
(b) She has been jailed without cause.
(c) She has divorced her husband.
(d) She has become a nun.

4. Where was the white man murdered?
(a) He was murdered at the gold mines.
(b) He was murdered in his own home.
(c) He was murdered while working with poor blacks.
(d) He was murdered on the street.

5. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?
(a) They are mentally handicapped.
(b) They have leprosy.
(c) They are blind.
(d) They cannot walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who promises to help Kumalo find his sister and his son?

2. What tragedy does the black woman suffer?

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

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

5. What is the name of the village where Kumalo lives?

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