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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 wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?
(a) Oil.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Gold.
(d) Diamonds.

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

3. What has become of Kumalo’s sister since she arrived in the city?
(a) She has become a nun.
(b) She has turned to liquor and prostitution.
(c) She has been jailed without cause.
(d) She has divorced her husband.

4. What is the profession of the murdered white man?
(a) He is a university professor.
(b) He is a doctor.
(c) He is a mining executive.
(d) He is an engineer.

5. Where is Msimangu’s ministry for the disabled?
(a) Umzimkulu.
(b) Odendaalsrust.
(c) Springs.
(d) Ezenzeleni.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character is angriest that Absalom has disappeared?

3. Where does the taxi driver tell Kumalo and Msimangu that Absalom might be living?

4. In Chapter 12, which of the following is NOT a suggestion among whites on how to deal with "native crime”?

5. What weapon did Absalom use to kill Arthur Jarvis?

(see the answer key)

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