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

2. What language does John prefer to speak?
(a) English.
(b) Afrikaans.
(c) Zulu.
(d) Portuguese.

3. Which of the following is NOT something Kumalo and his wife were saving money for?
(a) To send their son to school.
(b) A stove.
(c) New clothes.
(d) A vacation.

4. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?
(a) They visit a factory where Absalom worked.
(b) They visit a reformatory.
(c) They visit Mrs. Ndlela’s house.
(d) They visit the Shanty Town in Orlando.

5. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?
(a) She has turned to liquor and prostitution.
(b) She has divorced her husband.
(c) She has become a nun.
(d) She has been jailed without cause.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

2. What title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?

3. What is Stephen Kumalo’s profession?

4. What is the name of the taxi driver who is friends with Absalom?

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

(see the answer key)

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