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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. How many “husbands” did Absalom’s girl have before Absalom?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

2. What tribe does Kumalo belong to?
(a) Xhosa.
(b) Bantu.
(c) Sotho.
(d) Zulu.

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

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

5. Why does Kumalo humbly accept this apology rather than expressing his true feelings about the unnecessary anger directed at him?
(a) Because as a priest, he feels it is his duty to turn the other cheek.
(b) Because he is so preoccupied with worry he did not even register he was being mistreated.
(c) Because as a black man he has no place to criticize a white man’s behavior.
(d) Because he feels so much responsibility for his son’s sins he thinks he deserves to be treated harshly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?

3. What major family news did John fail to reveal to his family back in Ndotsheni?

4. How does Absalom react to Kumalo’s news that he will be married?

5. What is Stephen Kumalo’s profession?

(see the answer key)

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