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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. What did Absalom do with the revolver after the murder?
(a) He threw it in a river.
(b) He hid it at the home of a friend.
(c) He buried it in a plantation.
(d) He sold it.

2. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?
(a) They all seem afraid of Absalom.
(b) They all seem fond of Absalom.
(c) They all seem disgusted with Absalom.
(d) They all seem proud of Absalom.

3. Which character unexpectedly appears in Ndotsheni with the village chief and magistrate?
(a) Father Vincent.
(b) John Kumalo.
(c) The Judge.
(d) James Jarvis.

4. What vocation does Gertrude think she would like to try?
(a) She wants to be a nun.
(b) She wants to be a secretary.
(c) She wants to be a nurse.
(d) She wants to be a teacher.

5. Which woman has a reputation for being involved in illegal activity?
(a) Mrs. Ndlela.
(b) Mrs. Mkize.
(c) Mrs. Hlayshwayo.
(d) Mrs. Lithebe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tragedy does the black woman suffer?

2. Which of the following is NOT something the white reformatory worker tells Kumalo about Absalom’s recent experiences?

3. What other action does Absalom claim he took after ridding himself of the weapon?

4. How do villagers respond to Kumalo’s return?

5. What was the name of the paper Arthur Jarvis was writing about justice for blacks?

(see the answer key)

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