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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Johannesburg - Chapter 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many wives does Nelson's father have?
(a) 1.
(b) 19.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

2. What do the people of Nelson's village call corn?
(a) Co-Co.
(b) Mimmsie.
(c) Mealies.
(d) Yummies.

3. What item does the watchman find in Nelson's suitcase in Chapter 9?
(a) A revolver.
(b) A map of South Africa.
(c) A pen and pencil.
(d) A picture of Nelson's mother.

4. Why does Nelson enroll in the University of Witwatersrand in Chapter 10?
(a) To pursue his dream of becoming an interpretur.
(b) Because he never recieved his B.A. from his previous school.
(c) To begin his law degree.
(d) Because the regent forces him to do so.

5. What nickname is Alexandra given?
(a) Mean City.
(b) Black City.
(c) Dark City.
(d) Violent City.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the colloquial meaning of Nelson's African name?

2. What organization are both Gaur and Nat members of?

3. What do the boys bury after their circumscision in Chapter 4?

4. What religion is Lazar Sidelsky?

5. What is the name of the Gold Mine that Nelson goes to in Chapter 9?

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