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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something the white reformatory worker tells Kumalo about Absalom’s recent experiences?
(a) Absalom rose to head boy at the reformatory.
(b) Absalom had decided to become a reverend like his father.
(c) Absalom got a girl pregnant.
(d) Absalom was holding a steady job at a factory.

2. Where was the white man murdered?
(a) He was murdered on the street.
(b) He was murdered at the gold mines.
(c) He was murdered while working with poor blacks.
(d) He was murdered in his own home.

3. Which word(s) best describes John’s feelings toward tribal chiefs and the Church?
(a) Contempt.
(b) Amusement.
(c) A philosophical respect.
(d) Absolute reverence.

4. Who apologizes to Kumalo for behaving badly towards him and refusing to help him get a lawyer for Absalom?
(a) Msimangu.
(b) The reformatory worker.
(c) His brother John.
(d) Father Vincent.

5. How long is the waiting list for a new house in Orlando?
(a) Five years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the woman who rents a room to Kumalo?

3. Why is there little public interest in Absalom’s murder trial?

4. What tribe does Kumalo belong to?

5. How many “husbands” did Absalom’s girl have before Absalom?

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