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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapters 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who performs the sacrament that is performed immediately following the sentencing in the prison?
(a) A prison chaplain.
(b) Kumalo.
(c) Father Vincent.
(d) Msimangu.

2. Which of the following is NOT something Kumalo and his wife were saving money for?
(a) To send their son to school.
(b) New clothes.
(c) A stove.
(d) A vacation.

3. At whose house did the police eventually find Absalom?
(a) Ndlela Germiston's house.
(b) Joseph Benghu's house.
(c) Baby Mkize's house.
(d) Johannes Pafuri's house.

4. What was the name of the paper Arthur Jarvis was writing about justice for blacks?
(a) “Equality and Justice for All.”
(b) “Don’t Blame the Natives.”
(c) “A Modern Emancipation Proclamation.”
(d) “The Truth About Native Crime.”

5. Why is there little public interest in Absalom’s murder trial?
(a) Because newspapers did want to draw attention to black violence against whites.
(b) Because a more prominent politician was recently murdered and his killer was still at large.
(c) Because a mining strike was causing violent outbreaks all over the city.
(d) Because gold had been discovered in Odendaalsrust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the motive for Absalom and his accomplices to break into the Jarvis house?

2. Who does James Jarvis surprise with a large financial donation to further the cause of blacks?

3. What is the verdict for Absalom’s two accomplices?

4. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?

5. Which character encourages Kumalo to pray and look for things to be grateful for rather than to wallow in self-pity?

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