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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. How does Kumalo travel to the city?
(a) He travels by plane.
(b) He travels by ferry.
(c) He travels by bus.
(d) He travels by train.

2. What kind of protest affects Kumalo and Msimangu’s attempts to locate Absalom?
(a) A voting rally.
(b) A labor march.
(c) A mining strike.
(d) A bus boycott.

3. What is the name of the woman who rents a room to Kumalo?
(a) Mrs. Dubula.
(b) Mrs. Lithebe.
(c) Mrs. Ndlela.
(d) Mrs. Mkize.

4. What year does the novel take place?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1946.
(d) 1966.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?

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

3. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?

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

5. Who organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?

(see the answer key)

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