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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 neighborhood of the city does Msimangu live in?
(a) Sophiatown.
(b) Orlando.
(c) Claremont.
(d) Alexandra.

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

3. What is the name of the taxi driver who is friends with Absalom?
(a) Dubula.
(b) Hlabeni.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Pafuri.

4. Why did Kumalo’s sister originally go to the city?
(a) She went to find her husband who was working in the mines.
(b) She went to search for Kumalo’s son.
(c) She went to pursue a job as a teacher.
(d) She went as a servant to a white family.

5. What does Absalom’s former landlady in Alexandra reveal about Absalom’s behavior?
(a) She saw Absalom publicly intoxicated.
(b) She saw Absalom beating someone.
(c) She saw Absalom with prostitutes.
(d) She saw Absalom with stolen property.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the main industry that drives Kumalo’s village?

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

4. What title of respect do most people address Kumalo with?

5. What does James have a hard time looking at each day upon entering Arthur’s house?

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