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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 does Absalom’s former landlady in Alexandra reveal about Absalom’s behavior?
(a) She saw Absalom beating someone.
(b) She saw Absalom with stolen property.
(c) She saw Absalom with prostitutes.
(d) She saw Absalom publicly intoxicated.

2. Where was the white man murdered?
(a) He was murdered on the street.
(b) He was murdered in his own home.
(c) He was murdered while working with poor blacks.
(d) He was murdered at the gold mines.

3. What was the motive for Absalom and his accomplices to break into the Jarvis house?
(a) They were going to kidnap one of Jarvis’ children and hold it for ransom.
(b) They sought retribution for being fired from the Jarvis household.
(c) They wanted to steal goods to sell.
(d) They were involved in a grudge match with one of Jarvis’ servants.

4. How long has it been since the Kumalos heard from their son?
(a) One year.
(b) One month.
(c) Two years.
(d) Six months.

5. What is the main industry that drives Kumalo’s village?
(a) Agriculture.
(b) Industrial factories.
(c) Mining.
(d) Fishing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Absalom ask his father to name his child if it is boy?

2. Which of the following best describes James’ attitude towards blacks before reading Arthur’s papers?

3. Who does Absalom claim planned the time and place for the house break?

4. What neighborhood of the city does Msimangu live in?

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason Absalom gives for having a revolver at all?

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