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

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

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Stephen Kumalo’s profession?

3. What does Kumalo do with Gertrude and her son after she has apologized for her sinful ways?

4. What tribe does Kumalo belong to?

5. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?

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