3.11.1 Cry the Beloved Country: Chapters 13-15

What devastating news does umfundisi hear?

Absalom and his cousin are responsible for the murder.

Explain the metaphor umfundisi uses of the sleeping man with the storm coming.

Because no one woke the sleeping man when there was a storm coming he was taken by surprise. Umfundisi didn't find out about his son until it was too late, he was "asleep" while people around him knew and didn't tell him.

What hope does umfundisi have that Absalom is not the one who murdered Arthur Jarvis?

He can think of nothing that would indicate that his son was capable of such a thing.

What bothers umfundisi most about Absalom's choices?

He doesn't seem to regret them.

How do the situations facing umfundisi encourage him?

He feels like they will make him a better pastor.

Explain what this statement means, "As long as there is life, there is hope for amendment of life."

It means that even if there is only a slim chance of hope it is still something. Umfundisi son's life can still be amended, even with his past.

Explain how Msimangu's sermon seems to speak directly to umfundisi?

The sermon speaks to umfundisi with a voice and with a sad face. He is direct and precise.

What does Msimangu call sin in the umfundisi life?

Worry

Why does Father Vincent say sorrow is better than fear?

because something can be done about sorrow, but not fear.

What reason does the young white man from the reformatory school give for his poor behavior toward umfundisi?

he was disappointed

Which word best describes Absalom's reaction to his father's questions?

reluctance

What detail does John Kumalo's hope for his son rest upon?

that no one can prove his son was there.

What in particular does umfundisi feel passionate for when he returns home?

the schools

What sound advice does Father Vincent give Umfundisi

to focus on what he can do which is pray and rest.