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

2. What is the reformatory worker’s main concern about Absalom’s involvement in the murder?
(a) He is anxious that the reformatory’s reputation not be tarnished.
(b) He is irritated that he has been fired from his job.
(c) He is devastated that a leader in the equal rights movement has been killed.
(d) He is afraid that Absalom will be executed without trial.

3. What gesture of respect does Arthur Jarvis’ son show Kumalo because he does not know any better about his implied superiority?
(a) He bows to Kumalo.
(b) He genuflects before Kumalo.
(c) He shakes Kumalo’s hand.
(d) He doffs his hat to Kumalo.

4. What tragedy does the black woman suffer?
(a) She miscarries an unborn child.
(b) She is forced to give her child to relatives to care for.
(c) Her child dies because she cannot access a doctor.
(d) Her child is disfigured when their house burns down.

5. What option does Kumalo briefly consider upon returning home due to his shame regarding his family’s behavior?
(a) He considers resigning from the priesthood.
(b) He considers leaving Ndotsheni forever.
(c) He considers asking the Bishop to replace him as the Ndotsheni priest.
(d) None of the above.