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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 neighborhood is Gertrude living in?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Claremont.
(c) Alexandra.
(d) Sophiatown.

2. How many accomplices did Absalom have in the murder?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

3. What city does the writer of the letter live in?
(a) Pretoria.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Durban.
(d) Cape Town.

4. Where do James Jarvis and Kumalo wait out a rainstorm?
(a) In the village school.
(b) In Kumalo’s church.
(c) In Jarvis’ car.
(d) In the tribal chief’s office.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason the Judge gives for not giving Absalom leniency?
(a) Because Absalom did use his weapon to a violent end.
(b) Because Absalom entered a house with the intention of robbing it.
(c) Because Absalom carried a weapon that implies an intention for violence.
(d) Because Absalom knowingly spent time with criminals who had prior convictions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?

3. How do the Jarvises travel to Johannesburg?

4. Why is there little public interest in Absalom’s murder trial?

5. What is the name of the woman who rents a room to Kumalo?

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