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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 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) They are estranged because John’s son is friends with criminals.
(d) John has fully disinherited his son in order to give more to his younger children.

2. Who promises to help Kumalo find his sister and his son?
(a) Msimangu.
(b) Dubula.
(c) Mrs. Lithebe.
(d) His brother John.

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

4. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?
(a) Alexandra.
(b) Claremont.
(c) Orlando.
(d) Sophiatown.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Kumalo’s sister originally go to the city?

2. What major family news did John fail to reveal to his family back in Ndotsheni?

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

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

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

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