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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. What time of day will Absalom be executed?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Dusk.
(d) Noon.

2. Which woman has a reputation for being involved in illegal activity?
(a) Mrs. Hlayshwayo.
(b) Mrs. Mkize.
(c) Mrs. Lithebe.
(d) Mrs. Ndlela.

3. Why does Kumalo humbly accept this apology rather than expressing his true feelings about the unnecessary anger directed at him?
(a) Because he is so preoccupied with worry he did not even register he was being mistreated.
(b) Because as a priest, he feels it is his duty to turn the other cheek.
(c) Because as a black man he has no place to criticize a white man’s behavior.
(d) Because he feels so much responsibility for his son’s sins he thinks he deserves to be treated harshly.

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

5. Where does Kumalo keep vigil during Absalom’s execution?
(a) Deep into the forest.
(b) Up a mountain.
(c) By the sea.
(d) The Jarvis fields.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes James’ attitude towards blacks before reading Arthur’s papers?

2. What is the name of the village where Kumalo lives?

3. What is the primary emotional reaction of everyone Kumalo asks about Absalom?

4. How does Kumalo’s wife react to the addition of Absalom’s wife and Gertrude’s child to the family?

5. What option does Kumalo briefly consider upon returning home due to his shame regarding his family’s behavior?

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