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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. What is the name of the village where Kumalo lives?
(a) Umzimkulu.
(b) Sophiatown.
(c) Carisbrooke.
(d) Ndotsheni.

2. What is Absalom’s attitude in jail?
(a) He is self-righteous and proud.
(b) He is defiant.
(c) He is stoic.
(d) He is full of self-pity.

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

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

5. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?
(a) They all seem proud of Absalom.
(b) They all seem fond of Absalom.
(c) They all seem disgusted with Absalom.
(d) They all seem afraid of Absalom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Stephen Kumalo receive a letter from in the opening pages of the novel?

2. What is John Kumalo’s profession?

3. Which of the following reactions are black leaders NOT hoping to elicit from whites with the decrepit conditions of Shanty Town?

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

5. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?

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