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

2. What does Kumalo do with Gertrude and her son after she has apologized for her sinful ways?
(a) He moves them into the boarding house where he is staying.
(b) He immediately sends them back to Ndotsheni.
(c) He gives Gertrude money to sustain her until they can return to the village.
(d) He uses his resources with Msimangu to get Gertrude a legitimate job.

3. 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 stole from her.
(c) She tells them Absalom was spending time with a bad crowd.
(d) She tells them Absalom had been in jail.

4. What neighborhood of the city does Msimangu live in?
(a) Sophiatown.
(b) Alexandra.
(c) Orlando.
(d) Claremont.

5. Which of the following best describes John’s relationship with his own son?
(a) John has fully disinherited his son in order to give more to his younger children.
(b) They are close and John’s son still lives with John.
(c) They are estranged because John’s son is friends with criminals.
(d) Since John’s son got married, they rarely see each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?

2. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

3. Who promises to help Kumalo find his sister and his son?

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

5. Which of the following is John’s main political agenda?

(see the answer key)

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