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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 organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?
(a) Mkize.
(b) John Kumalo.
(c) Tomlinson.
(d) Dubula.

2. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?
(a) Kumalo’s son.
(b) Kumalo’s brother.
(c) Kumalo’s nephew.
(d) Kumalo’s sister.

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

4. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Gold.
(d) Oil.

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) Since John’s son got married, they rarely see each other.
(c) They are estranged because John’s son is friends with criminals.
(d) They are close and John’s son still lives with John.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Absalom’s former landlady in Alexandra reveal about Absalom’s behavior?

2. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

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

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

5. What is Stephen Kumalo’s profession?

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