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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapters 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Complete the following statement Kumalo makes when Arthur Jarvis’ son announces he will soon leave Natal: “When you go, something _______ will go out of Ndotsheni.”
(a) Important.
(b) Bright.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Harmonious.

2. What was the motive for Absalom and his accomplices to break into the Jarvis house?
(a) They sought retribution for being fired from the Jarvis household.
(b) They were going to kidnap one of Jarvis’ children and hold it for ransom.
(c) They wanted to steal goods to sell.
(d) They were involved in a grudge match with one of Jarvis’ servants.

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

4. What hardship did Absalom’s girl suffer as a child?
(a) Her mother was sent to a mental asylum.
(b) Her mother died when she was a baby.
(c) Her mother was an alcoholic.
(d) Her mother beat her daily.

5. What is the profession of the murdered white man?
(a) He is a doctor.
(b) He is a university professor.
(c) He is an engineer.
(d) He is a mining executive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Jarvis farm?

2. Which of the following best describes the theme of Msimangu’s preaching?

3. What is the name of the murdered white man that Kumalo and Msimangu hear about upon returning to the mission?

4. How does Kumalo travel to the city?

5. What is the name of the town in which the Jarvises reside?

(see the answer key)

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