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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 title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?
(a) Umlungu.
(b) Umfundisi.
(c) Sawubona baba.
(d) Amakhosi.

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

3. How does Kumalo travel to the city?
(a) He travels by ferry.
(b) He travels by plane.
(c) He travels by bus.
(d) He travels by train.

4. What city does the writer of the letter live in?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Pretoria.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) Durban.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has it been since the Kumalos heard from their son?

3. What tribe does Kumalo belong to?

4. Where is Msimangu’s ministry for the disabled?

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

(see the answer key)

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