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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 the name of the family Absalom was living with in Orlando?
(a) Jarvis.
(b) Hlayshwayo.
(c) Seme.
(d) Pafuri.

2. Who organizes this protest and asks Kumalo and Msimangu personally to participate?
(a) Dubula.
(b) Tomlinson.
(c) Mkize.
(d) John Kumalo.

3. After a visit from Mrs. Ndlela, what does Msimangu decide to do?
(a) He decides to offer consolation to the murdered man’s widow.
(b) He decides to go visit Mrs. Mkize without Kumalo.
(c) He decides to consult with the police on their investigation.
(d) He decides to immediately hire a lawyer for Absalom.

4. How does Absalom react to Kumalo’s news that he will be married?
(a) He is displeased to hear it.
(b) He is so despondent nothing can affect his mood.
(c) He begs his father to spare the girl the humiliation of marrying a condemned man.
(d) He is happy to hear it.

5. What does Mrs. Ndlela tell Kumalo and Msimangu about Absalom that concerns them?
(a) She tells them Absalom had been in jail.
(b) She tells them Absalom stole from her.
(c) She tells them Absalom had a child out of wedlock.
(d) She tells them Absalom was spending time with a bad crowd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Absalom claim is the reason he did not simply turn himself in to the police?

2. What country does Father Vincent come from?

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

4. How does Jarvis react when Kumalo admits it was his son who murdered James’?

5. Which statement best describes Margaret Jarvis’ relationship with Arthur compared to James’?

(see the answer key)

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