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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character encourages Kumalo to pray and look for things to be grateful for rather than to wallow in self-pity?
(a) Msimangu.
(b) Mr. Carmichael.
(c) Father Vincent.
(d) Mrs. Lithebe.

2. Who does Stephen Kumalo receive a letter from in the opening pages of the novel?
(a) Absalom.
(b) John.
(c) Msimangu.
(d) Gertrude.

3. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?
(a) Amusement.
(b) Absolute reverence.
(c) Contempt.
(d) A philosophical respect.

4. What strategy does the lawyer intend to use in Absalom’s case?
(a) He intends to center the argument around the testimony of the beaten house servant.
(b) He believes the truth of Absalom’s testimony and will center the case on it.
(c) He believes there is no way to win because Absalom has already confessed and is sure to hang.
(d) He plans to hire false witnesses to claim they saw one of the other defendants fire the gun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character shows the most disgust toward the Absalom’s girl’s behavior?

2. What neighborhood of the city does Msimangu live in?

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

4. What is the FIRST place Kumalo and Msimangu visit to track down Absalom?

5. What is the reformatory worker’s main concern about Absalom’s involvement in the murder?

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