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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 hardship did Absalom’s girl suffer as a child?
(a) Her mother was an alcoholic.
(b) Her mother was sent to a mental asylum.
(c) Her mother died when she was a baby.
(d) Her mother beat her daily.

2. Who promises to help Kumalo find his sister and his son?
(a) Dubula.
(b) Mrs. Lithebe.
(c) His brother John.
(d) Msimangu.

3. How does Absalom react to Kumalo’s news that he will be married?
(a) He is so despondent nothing can affect his mood.
(b) He begs his father to spare the girl the humiliation of marrying a condemned man.
(c) He is displeased to hear it.
(d) He is happy to hear it.

4. Who has disappeared on the morning Kumalo is set to return to Ndotsheni?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Msimangu.
(c) Absalom’s wife.
(d) Mrs. Lithebe.

5. What does Mrs. Ndlela tell Kumalo and Msimangu about Absalom that concerns them?
(a) She tells them Absalom had a child out of wedlock.
(b) She tells them Absalom had been in jail.
(c) She tells them Absalom was spending time with a bad crowd.
(d) She tells them Absalom stole from her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has it been since the Kumalos heard from their son?

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

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

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

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