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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. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?
(a) Contempt.
(b) Amusement.
(c) A philosophical respect.
(d) Absolute reverence.

2. What city does the writer of the letter live in?
(a) Durban.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Cape Town.
(d) Pretoria.

3. What is John Kumalo’s profession?
(a) He is a mine worker.
(b) He is a preacher.
(c) He is a carpenter.
(d) He is a liquor bootlegger.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?

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

3. Which of the following best describes John’s relationship with his own son?

4. What is the main industry that drives Kumalo’s village?

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

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