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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. What is Absalom’s attitude in jail?
(a) He is self-righteous and proud.
(b) He is stoic.
(c) He is defiant.
(d) He is full of self-pity.

2. What other weapon was carried by one of the two accomplices?
(a) A knife.
(b) A second revolver.
(c) An iron bar.
(d) A bat.

3. Who does Absalom claim planned the time and place for the house break?
(a) Matthew Kumalo.
(b) Absalom himself.
(c) Johannes Pafuri.
(d) Richard Mpiring.

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

5. What wealth-making industry has drawn so many young men to the city?
(a) Oil.
(b) Gold.
(c) Platinum.
(d) Diamonds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the three accomplices disguise themselves during the housebreak?

3. Who does the letter at the beginning of the novel claim is sick?

4. What had James Jarvis hoped would be his son’s career?

5. What American president did Arthur Jarvis greatly admire?

(see the answer key)

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