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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) Diamonds.
(b) Gold.
(c) Oil.
(d) Platinum.

2. What is the name of the woman who rents a room to Kumalo?
(a) Mrs. Mkize.
(b) Mrs. Ndlela.
(c) Mrs. Dubula.
(d) Mrs. Lithebe.

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

4. What year does the novel take place?
(a) 1936.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1946.
(d) 1956.

5. Chapter 12 steps out of the main plot to relate snippets of whites reacting to “native crime” via what platform?
(a) Newspaper articles.
(b) Radio addresses.
(c) Public meetings.
(d) Private conversations.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the family Absalom was living with in Orlando?

2. What is the profession of the murdered white man?

3. What is the name of the taxi driver who is friends with Absalom?

4. Which of the following is NOT an excuse Absalom gives for shooting Jarvis?

5. Which of the following best describes John’s relationship with his own son?

(see the answer key)

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