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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 Kumalo’s connection to the murdered man?
(a) His father owns a farm near Kumalo’s village.
(b) The man visited Ndotsheni to lecture on agricultural reform.
(c) Kumalo’s mother was a cook for the man’s family.
(d) The man worked at the reformatory where Absalom was held.

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

3. Where does the taxi driver tell Kumalo and Msimangu that Absalom might be living?
(a) Springs.
(b) Shanty Town.
(c) Carisbrooke.
(d) Claremont.

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

5. What is the name of the taxi driver who is friends with Absalom?
(a) Hlabeni.
(b) Pafuri.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Dubula.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the family Absalom was living with in Orlando?

2. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?

3. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?

4. Which of the following is NOT something Kumalo and his wife were saving money for?

5. What year does the novel take place?

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