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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kumalo go to see his brother before visiting Absalom in jail?
(a) Because John is Absalom’s godfather and will want to visit Absalom as well.
(b) Because John’s rousing oratory has been implicated in the justification for murder.
(c) Because John is a powerful man and might be able to help Absalom get bail.
(d) Because John’s own son was an accomplice in the murder.

2. What was the motive for Absalom and his accomplices to break into the Jarvis house?
(a) They wanted to steal goods to sell.
(b) They were involved in a grudge match with one of Jarvis’ servants.
(c) They were going to kidnap one of Jarvis’ children and hold it for ransom.
(d) They sought retribution for being fired from the Jarvis household.

3. How long has it been since the Kumalos heard from their son?
(a) Two years.
(b) One month.
(c) One year.
(d) Six months.

4. Which of the following is NOT something the white reformatory worker tells Kumalo about Absalom’s recent experiences?
(a) Absalom was holding a steady job at a factory.
(b) Absalom got a girl pregnant.
(c) Absalom had decided to become a reverend like his father.
(d) Absalom rose to head boy at the reformatory.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Absalom’s attitude in jail?

2. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

3. After a visit from Mrs. Ndlela, what does Msimangu decide to do?

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

5. How long is the waiting list for a new house in Orlando?

(see the answer key)

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