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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, which of the following is NOT a suggestion among whites on how to deal with "native crime”?
(a) Some whites want to enslave black.
(b) Some whites want to segregate blacks into their own country.
(c) Some whites want to hire more police.
(d) Some whites want to get blacks better education.

2. Which character is angriest that Absalom has disappeared?
(a) The reformatory worker.
(b) Kumalo.
(c) Msimangu.
(d) The girl.

3. What was the name of the accomplice carrying this weapon?
(a) Baby Mkize.
(b) Matthew Kumalo.
(c) Richard Mpiring.
(d) Johannes Pafuri.

4. Which woman has a reputation for being involved in illegal activity?
(a) Mrs. Hlayshwayo.
(b) Mrs. Mkize.
(c) Mrs. Ndlela.
(d) Mrs. Lithebe.

5. How many children did Arthur Jarvis have?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kumalo humbly accept this apology rather than expressing his true feelings about the unnecessary anger directed at him?

2. What weapon did Absalom use to kill Arthur Jarvis?

3. What does Kumalo eventually find out happened to Sibeko’s daughter?

4. What image does Kumalo use as a metaphor for the trouble he now faces?

5. What was the motive for Absalom and his accomplices to break into the Jarvis house?

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