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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 6-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Stephen Kumalo receive a letter from in the opening pages of the novel?
(a) Gertrude.
(b) Msimangu.
(c) Absalom.
(d) John.

2. How do Kumalo and Msimangu travel to Alexandra?
(a) They walk eleven miles.
(b) They accept a ride from a white man.
(c) They take a taxi.
(d) They take a bus.

3. What title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?
(a) Amakhosi.
(b) Umfundisi.
(c) Sawubona baba.
(d) Umlungu.

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

5. What is the name of the taxi driver who is friends with Absalom?
(a) Dubula.
(b) Matthew.
(c) Hlabeni.
(d) Pafuri.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

2. What major family news did John fail to reveal to his family back in Ndotsheni?

3. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?

4. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?

5. Which of the following best describes John’s relationship with his own son?

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