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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. What made-up story does Kumalo tell his brother during their last meeting out of spite?
(a) Kumalo tells John that local blacks whisper behind his back that John is a coward.
(b) Kumalo tells John that there is a police spy who visits his shop pretending to be a friend.
(c) Kumalo tells John that he should give up public speaking because he is bad at it.
(d) Kumalo tells John that his son Matthew is the real father of Absalom’s girl’s baby but wasn’t man enough to take responsibility.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT something Kumalo and his wife were saving money for?
(a) A vacation.
(b) New clothes.
(c) A stove.
(d) To send their son to school.

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

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the places the police seeks Absalom?
(a) Mrs. Lithebe’s house.
(b) Mrs. Ndlela’s house.
(c) Mrs. Hlayshwayo’s house.
(d) Mrs. Mkize’s house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following worry that John Kumalo’s speech to black miners could lead to an uprising?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason Absalom gives for having a revolver at all?

3. What tragedy does the black woman suffer?

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

5. Msimangu ministers to a community of people who suffer from which of the following?

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