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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. Where does the taxi driver tell Kumalo and Msimangu that Absalom might be living?
(a) Claremont.
(b) Carisbrooke.
(c) Springs.
(d) Shanty Town.

2. How does Kumalo torture Absalom’s girl at first out of his disgust for her previous lifestyle?
(a) He tells her she must sleep with him if she wants to be looked after.
(b) He tells her she must give the baby to him to raise with his wife while she remains in Johannesburg.
(c) He tells her Absalom has refused to marry her.
(d) He tells her he knows Absalom is not the baby’s father and they bear no responsibility for it.

3. What country does Father Vincent come from?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) America.

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

5. What neighborhood is Gertrude living in?
(a) Orlando.
(b) Sophiatown.
(c) Claremont.
(d) Alexandra.

Short Answer Questions

1. After a visit from Mrs. Ndlela, what does Msimangu decide to do?

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

3. What is the name of the woman who rents a room to Kumalo?

4. Why does Kumalo go to see his brother before visiting Absalom in jail?

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

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