9.35.M - Quiz: Chapters 16-29
Why is Jarvis initially hurt by his son's essay?
His son felt like he was uninformed about the real world.
What surprises Jarvis the most about his son's funeral?
How many races and types of people were present
Why is the newspaper headline about another murder unfortunate timing?
It may impact Absalom's case.
As James Jarvis sits in his son's house realizing how little he knew of him, he notices four paintings on the wall. Match the title/description of the painting to its significance for Arthur as a character.
Jesus on the Cross: he was acting on his Faith . Abraham Lincoln: He was inspired by Men . Vergelegen: he honored south African History . Willows in the winter: He valued South Africa
Who does it seem was in charge of the incident?
Johannes
Who is the man with the "great bull voice"?
John Kumalo
What do umfundisi and the girl agree to do?
She will marry Absalom and return home with umfundisi.
How does Absolom feel about his sentence?
Terrified
What are the police afraid John Kumalo will incite?
a strike
Which word best describes Kumalo's state when he sees Jarvis?
addled
What do white people realize when they think of every black man and black woman refusing to work?
all of the answers
Why does the policeman think that Jarvis won't pass the bloodstain anymore?
because he can't take it anymore
Why does Absalom plead "not guilty" in his case even though he admits to killing Arthur Jarvis?
because he will admit to killing but not murder
Why did Arthur Jarvis ultimately devote himself to the cause of the natives?
because it was right
What condition is threatening Mr. Jarvis' and other famers' land?
drought
What does "pro deo" mean?
for God
Why are Kumalo, the girl, and father Vincent at the jail?
for the marriage
What emotion does umfundisi regret while speaking to the girl?
his desire to hurt the girl
Which word best describes the people's feelings about judges?
honorable
What does Kumalo do when he goes to see his brother?
lies to him about a spy in his shop
What is John Kumalo afraid of?
losing his possessions
What are Matthew and Johannes's verdicts?
not guilty
Why does Kumalo go to see his brother John?
to confront him about Matthew's part in the crime
Why does umfundisi go to see the girl?
to see if she still wants to marry his son
Why does the police captain come to see Mr. Jarvis?
to tell him about his son's murder
What is in the envelope that Jarvis gives Harrison?
1,000 pounds
What is the main idea of John Kumalo's argument?
Black workers should get an equal share of profits for their work in the mines, or else not work
What is the main idea of Arthur's book?
Europeans should change their habits and procedures now that they have seen their impact on native society
What favor does umfundisi ask of Mrs. Lithebe?
He asks to let the girl stay with them.
What brings umfundisi to the house where Jarvis is a guest?
He came to look for Sibeko's daughter.
What does Msimangu do for Kumalo before they part?
He gives him money.
Which detail of Absolom's testimony is the one that seals his fate as a convicted murderer?
He had a bullet in his gun
Who is Mr. Carmichael?
He is Absalom's lawyer.
How does reading Arthur's essay ultimately change Jarvis's feelings?
He is no longer afraid
What is Msimangu doing that no other black priest has done?
He is retiring to a special home for priests.
What desire does Gertrude discuss with Mrs. Lithebe and the girl?
Her desire to become a nun.
What piece(s) of news brings hope to Absolom's eyes in the prison?
His father has found a lawyer, He can marry the girl
