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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 was the murdered man most well-known for?
(a) He had married a black woman.
(b) He was a rising local politician.
(c) He spoke and wrote publicly for equal rights for blacks.
(d) He advocated for a separate nation for blacks.

2. How does Kumalo travel to the city?
(a) He travels by bus.
(b) He travels by train.
(c) He travels by plane.
(d) He travels by ferry.

3. How long is the waiting list for a new house in Orlando?
(a) One year.
(b) Five years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Eight years.

4. What year does the novel take place?
(a) 1946.
(b) 1956.
(c) 1936.
(d) 1966.

5. What is the name of the family Absalom was living with in Orlando?
(a) Pafuri.
(b) Jarvis.
(c) Seme.
(d) Hlayshwayo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the white reformatory worker say Absalom currently lives?

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

3. What tribe does Kumalo belong to?

4. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?

5. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?

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