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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 lawyer who agrees to represent Absalom?
(a) Mr. Carmichael.
(b) Mr. Johannes.
(c) Mr. Christie.
(d) Mr. Smith.

2. How many “husbands” did Absalom’s girl have before Absalom?
(a) Eight.
(b) Two.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

3. What had James Jarvis hoped would be his son’s career?
(a) He wanted Arthur to study in England to become a doctor.
(b) He wanted Arthur to become an engineer.
(c) He wanted Arthur to become a prominent Judge.
(d) He wanted Arthur to take over the family farm.

4. What is the name of the Jarvis farm?
(a) Sky Farm.
(b) Rainbow Valley.
(c) Cloud High.
(d) High Place.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What hardship did Absalom’s girl suffer as a child?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the places the police seeks Absalom?

3. In Chapter 12, which of the following is NOT a suggestion among whites on how to deal with "native crime”?

4. Where was the white man murdered?

5. What American president did Arthur Jarvis greatly admire?

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