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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. What is the name of the village where Kumalo lives?
(a) Sophiatown.
(b) Carisbrooke.
(c) Ndotsheni.
(d) Umzimkulu.

2. What is the name of the murdered white man that Kumalo and Msimangu hear about upon returning to the mission?
(a) Father Vincent.
(b) Johannes Pafuri.
(c) Arthur Jarvis.
(d) Michael Seme.

3. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?
(a) Amusement.
(b) Absolute reverence.
(c) A philosophical respect.
(d) Contempt.

4. Who does Stephen Kumalo receive a letter from in the opening pages of the novel?
(a) Msimangu.
(b) John.
(c) Absalom.
(d) Gertrude.

5. How long does it take to erect Shanty Town?
(a) One week.
(b) One year.
(c) One month.
(d) One night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kumalo’s connection to the murdered man?

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

3. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?

4. What kind of protest affects Kumalo and Msimangu’s attempts to locate Absalom?

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

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