2. Who does James Jarvis surprise with a large financial donation to further the cause of blacks?
(a) Stephen Kumalo.
(b) John Kumalo.
(c) John Harrison, Jr.
(d) Msimangu.

3. What vocation does Gertrude think she would like to try?
(a) She wants to be a secretary.
(b) She wants to be a nun.
(c) She wants to be a teacher.
(d) She wants to be a nurse.

4. What did Absalom do with the revolver after the murder?
(a) He sold it.
(b) He threw it in a river.
(c) He buried it in a plantation.
(d) He hid it at the home of a friend.

5. What is James Jarvis’ main concern before learning of his son’s death?
(a) He is concerned that the government is trying to buy his land to mine.
(b) He is concerned because there is a drought.
(c) He is concerned that local blacks are constantly begging for food.
(d) He is concerned because a mysterious disease is killing his cattle.

6. Which character does Kumalo’s friend, who works on the Jarvis farm, tell him is sick?
(a) Arthur Jarvis’ wife.
(b) Margaret Jarvis.
(c) Arthur Jarvis’ son.
(d) James Jarvis.

7. What final feeling does the novel have about the future of Africa?
(a) It is optimistic that racial equality will be achieved.
(b) It is pessimistic that the races will ever live in harmony.
(c) It is anxious and uncertain about when racial equality will be achieved.
(d) It indicates Africa will soon undergo violent revolution to achieve change.

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

9. How did the three accomplices disguise themselves during the housebreak?
(a) They wore sunglasses.
(b) They pulled stockings over their faces.
(c) They wore hats pulled low over their eyes.
(d) They tied handkerchiefs around their mouths.

10. Who performs the sacrament that is performed immediately following the sentencing in the prison?
(a) Kumalo.
(b) Father Vincent.
(c) A prison chaplain.
(d) Msimangu.

11. What is the rumored purpose of the ground markings left by Jarvis and the magistrate in Ndotsheni?
(a) They mark out a new village school.
(b) They mark out a village dairy.
(c) They mark out a new church.
(d) They mark out a dam.

12. How does Jarvis react when Kumalo admits it was his son who murdered James’?
(a) James breaks down sobbing.
(b) James is surprised by compassionate.
(c) James lashes out violently against Kumalo.
(d) James demands that Kumalo leave the property immediately.

13. Which of the following does John Harrison, Sr. hope will happen when the murderer is caught?
(a) He hopes he is sent to a religious reformatory for rehabilitation.
(b) He hopes he is jailed for life without parole.
(c) He hopes he is sent to a forced labor camp in the mines.
(d) He hopes he is executed.

14. What is the name of the agricultural demonstrator Jarvis hires for Ndotsheni?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Washington.
(c) Cromwell.
(d) Napoleon.

15. What does James Jarvis express when Kumalo tells him Absalom’s execution date?
(a) He weeps anew for his dead son.
(b) He expresses relief that it will finally all be over.
(c) He announces he will visit the governor and try to get the decision reversed with a direct appeal.
(d) He promises to remember the day and think of Absalom and Kumalo.