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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 primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?
(a) They all seem fond of Absalom.
(b) They all seem afraid of Absalom.
(c) They all seem disgusted with Absalom.
(d) They all seem proud of Absalom.

2. Which of the following is John’s main political agenda?
(a) He wants better wages for blacks working in the gold mines.
(b) He wants blacks to have the right to vote.
(c) He wants blacks to separate and form their own country.
(d) He wants complete equal rights for blacks.

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

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

5. What is Stephen Kumalo’s profession?
(a) He is a farmer.
(b) He is a reverend.
(c) He is a teacher.
(d) He is a tribal chief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of protest affects Kumalo and Msimangu’s attempts to locate Absalom?

2. What is John Kumalo’s profession?

3. What is Gertrude’s main emotion when Kumalo discovers how she is living?

4. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?

5. How do Kumalo and Msimangu travel to Alexandra?

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