Cry, the Beloved Country
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which word best describes Kumalo's state when he sees Jarvis?
Addled
Which word best describes Kumalo's state when he sees Jarvis?
Addled
What are Arthur's last recorded words?
Allow me a minute
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what was the name for the South African act that led to sweeping racist laws and extreme segregation?
Apartheid
In Cry, the Beloved Country, while Kumalo waits to hear his son's whereabouts, the newspaper reports a sad event. What is this event?
Arthur Jarvis is dead. He was a man that many looked up to and was involved in many charities on behalf of the black people in South Africa.
When Jarvis hears the news about his son, he is watching his farm underneath a cloudless sky. What does this symbolize?
Bad news comes without warning.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which statement sums up the admonition the narrator gives about the land?
Be careful—if you take care of the land it will take care of you.
Which statement sums up the admonition the narrator gives about the land?
Be careful—if you take care of the land it will take care of you.
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
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why did Absalom have to leave Mr. and Mrs. Ndlela's house?
Because of his friends
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why does Father Vincent say sorrow is better than fear?
Because something can be done about sorrow, but not fear
What is the main idea of John's argument?
Black workers should get an equal share of profits for their work in the mines, or else not work.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which of the following cities is a capital of South Africa? Select all that apply.
Cape Town Bloemfontein Pretoria
In Cry, the Beloved Country, when Kumalo is getting on the train to Johannesburg, what favor does Sibeko ask of Kumalo?
Check on his daughter.
What indication is there that the drought might end soon?
Clouds in the sky
He is Absalom's lawyer.
Drought
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which language mixed with local dialects to become known as Afrikaans?
Dutch
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 was the main idea of Arthur's book?
Europeans should change their habits and procedures now that they have seen their impact on native society.
Which word best describes the people's reaction to Kumalo's return?
Excited
Jarvis reflects on a cascade of problems he is facing:
Farming methods education land
Upon hearing news of the murder, what is the one thing Kumalo says fills his heart?
Fear
Which emotion runs at the center of Cry, the Beloved Country?
Fear
Who does Napolean say he works for?
For Africa
Pro-Deo
For God
What is Father Vincent's command for Kumalo?
Go, pray, and rest.
What significant event happens at Odendaalsrust?
Gold is discovered.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why was Absalom released? Check all that apply.
Good behavior He had a child. He had a girlfriend.
What favor does Kumalo ask of Mrs. Lithebe?
He asks to let the girl stay with them.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what brings Kumalo to the house where Jarvis is a guest?
He came to look for Sibeko's daughter.
What piece(s) of news brings hope to Absalom's eyes?
He can marry the girl. His father has found a lawyer.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why does the policeman think that Jarvis won't pass the bloodstain anymore?
He can't take it anymore.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why did John Kumalo's son leave?
He disagreed with his stepmom.
Why does Umfundisi readily believe and forgive Gertrude?
He feels that because God has forgiven him, he must forgive others.
Cry, the Beloved Country
He fought against Apartheid in a political party.
Which detail of Absolom's testimony is the one that seals his fate as a convicted murderer?
He had a bullet in his gun.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what lie did Absalom tell the people in charge of his rehabilitation?
He had no family. He told the school that "he had no people."
What news of Absalom do Kumalo and Msimangu find out in Shanty Town?
He has been sent to a reformatory.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what news of Absalom do Kumalo and Msimangu find out in Shanty Town?
He has been sent to a reformatory. Msimangu tries to encourage Kumalo that he has heard this school is a good place for boys who need help.
Vergelegen
He honored South Africa's history and culture
Who is Mr. Carmichael?
He is Absalom's lawyer.
How does reading the essay ultimately change Jarvis's feelings?
He is no longer afraid.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, how does reading Arthur's essay ultimately change Jarivis's feelings?
He is no longer afraid.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, when Kumalo is getting on the train to Johannesburg, why doesn't Sibeko ask Kumalo for the favor himself?
He is not part of the Kumalo's church.
Why do the people on the train laugh at Kumalo?
He is so naive. He thinks the first big city he sees is Johannesburg, and does not realize how huge Johannesburg will actually be.
What helps Kumalo hold on to his belief despite his suffering?
He is surrounded by a loving community.
Willows in the winter
He loved South Africa's countryside and natural features
Why do some people despise Msimangu?
He uses his preaching to encourage people to find contentment in Christ rather than fighting against the government.
Why does Vincent think that his lawyer friend will take Absalom's case?
He wants to defend the truth.
Jesus on the Cross
He was acting on his faith and what he thought Christ would want him to do
Check the answers that are true of Arthur Jarvis.
He was elected president of a boy's club. He was a sought after speaker. He was writing a book about native crime.
Abraham Lincoln
He was inspired by political figures who fought for freedom
Why did the young man at the reformatory lash out at Kumalo?
He was upset because he failed at his work.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is John Kumalo's reason for not wanting to return to the tribe?
He would have to obey the tribe chief.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what desire does Gertrude discuss with Mrs. Lithebe and the girl?
Her desire to become a nun.
What desire does Gertrude discuss with Mrs. Lithebe and the girl?
Her desire to become a nun.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, for what does Msimangu ask forgiveness from Kumalo after they have met Absalom's girlfriend?
His rash bitterness
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what news does Kumalo receive at the beginning of the story that sends him to Johannesburg?
His sister is ill.
What news does Stephen receive?
His sister is ill.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why is Jarvis initially hurt by his son's essay?
His son felt like he was uninformed about the real world.
Why is Jarvis initially hurt by his son's essay?
His son felt like he was uninformed about the real world.
What does Kumalo know will happen at sunrise?
His son's execution
Which word best describes the people's feelings about judges?
Honorable
What surprises Jarvis the most about his son's funeral?
How many races and types of people were present
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which word best describes Shanty Town?
Improvised
Which word best describes Shanty Town?
Improvised
Why is the newspaper headline unfortunate timing?
It may impact Absalom's case.
What is symbolic about Umfundisi buying Gertrude and the child new clothing?
It symbolizes a new beginning.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why did Arthur Jarvis ultimately devote himself to the cause of the natives?
It was right.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what is symbolic about Kumalo buying Gertrude and the child new clothing?
It's a new start.
What sad news does the milk carrier bring?
Jarivs's wife has died.
Does not like the speech or tone
Jarvis
Who does it seem was in charge of the incident?
Johannes
In Cry, the Beloved Country, who is the man with the "great bull voice"?
John Kumalo
What does Kumalo visit the chief and the headmaster about?
Keeping children in the tribe by teaching them better ways to farm
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what does Msimangu believe is the ultimate power?
Love He says, "There is only one thing that has power completely, and that is love. Because when a man loves, he seeks no power, and therefore he has power."
Which word best describes the hills of Ixopo?
Lush
Thinks John is holding back for his own benefit
Msimungu / Stephen
Upon what issue did Arthur and James Jarvis disagree?
Natives
Several major problems that black citizens face are examined in this chapter.
Not Enough Rooms Not Enough Houses Not Enough Supplies Government Involvement
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what lesson does Kumalo learn almost immediately in Johannesburg?
Not to trust people
What lesson does Kumalo learn almost immediately in Johannesburg?
Not to trust people
Which word best describes Kumalo's attitude at the end of Chapter 11?
Numb
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which of the following best describes the conditions that lead to the creation of Shanty Town?
Overcrowding
How does John first react to the news that his son has been arrested?
Overwhelmed grief
Opinions of people to fic the problems:
Police: Some people think a greater police presence will stop the crime. Work: Some people think that the natives need work they can be proud of and goals to aspire to in order to keep them from crime. Schooling: Some people think that better schooling will keep the children from turning to crime, though people ask where the money will come from for the schools. Pass Laws: Pass laws requiring natives to have passports to travel to different areas of Johannesburg. Passing laws was originally attempted in Cape Town. The laws allowed for natives to be arrested if they were in an area of town they did not have a passport to be in. Separate: Some people suggest that every place have a separate day that natives were allowed to visit—a day to go to the store, the zoo, etc. That way, the two groups would never mix. The more extreme version of this suggestion recommended cutting up South Africa into two separate countries: one for whites and one for blacks.
Which word best describes John Kumalo?
Pompous
Which words describe John Kumalo's attitude after visiting his son?
Pompous and cruel
What are the people in Ixopo desperate for?
Rain
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which word best describes Absalom's reaction to his father's questions in the jail?
Reluctant
Responsibiliy of Absolom:
Repent and confess his crime fired a gun carried a revolver killed Jarvis
Harrison often disagreed with Arthur about the natives and the problems in South Africa. How does Harrison feel about Arthur now?
Respect and admiration
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which word best describes Kumalo's first impression of Reverend Msimangu?
Safe
Which word best describes Kumalo's first impression of Reverend Msimangu?
Safe
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which adjective best describes Gertrude's occupation now?
Scandalous
Which adjective best describes Gertrude's occupation now?
Scandalous
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why did Msimangu call Gertrude sick?
She is sick with sin.
Why is the girl no longer employed by the Smiths?
She was arrested.
What did Kumalo and the girl agree to do?
She will marry Absalom and return home with Kumalo.
What do Kumalo and the girl agree to do?
She will marry Absalom and return home with Kumalo.
Why did each of Stephen's family members go to Johannesburg? Sister Gertrude Son Absalom Brother John
Sister-to look for her husband Brother-for buisness son absalom- to look for his aunt
Who is Napoleon Letsitsi?
Someone who will teach the natives to farm correctly
Where was Alan Paton, the author of Cry, the Beloved Country, born and raised?
South Africa
Who is the main character in Cry, the Beloved Country?
Stephen Kumalo He is a preacher from a small village.
Which word best describes the valley of Ixopo?
Stripped
Umfundisi
Teacher, priest, or missionary in Xhosa and Zulu
How does Absalom feel about the execution of his sentence?
Terrified
What news does Mr. Carmichael send in his letter?
That Absalom will be hanged
What is Msimangu's greatest fear?
That the black man will grow to hate the white man and no peace will ever be made.
What was Margaret's last wish as detailed in Jarvis's letter?
That the church be rebuilt
Think John could be dangerous if he does not pull back
The Police
Why does Mrs. Lithebe tell the girl to stop laughing?
The girl needs to be more mature and maintain composure now that she is part of a family.
Of what is Kumalo embarrassed when Jarvis comes to visit?
The holes in his church's roof
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why do the young people leave the villages?
The land is not productive anymore
Why do the young people leave the villages?
The land is not productive anymore.
Afrikaans
The language spoken by Dutch descendants in South Africa
Kumalo
The main character, Stephen Kumalo. The narrator most often refers to him by his last name.
Both Kumalo and Father Vincent discuss a metaphor dealing with a storm approaching. Explain the two different ideas and applications of this metaphor.
The metaphor that Kumalo uses is compared to his life. He says he is like a man who is lying in a field and there is a huge storm coming that he doesn't know about. Everyone else knows about this storm but him, and no one is warning him about the storm. He thinks this is like his life because just like the people who knew about the storm, many people knew his son was in trouble and they didn't tell him. Vincent says that a storm destroyed a man's house and although his house is destroyed he now has something he can do where as before he there was nothing he could do about the storm. This compares the Kumalos life because there was nothing he could have done to stop the trouble his son was in but now that it happened, he had a task to complete.
Who is asking for Absalom, as well as Kumalo?
The police
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what in particular does Kumalo feel passionate about when he returns home?
The schools
In Cry, the Beloved Country, who does Msimangu blame for the brokenness of the black people?
The white man
Who does Msimangu blame for the brokenness of the black people?
The white man
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what was the money in the coffee can that Kumalo will use for the trip to Johannesburg supposed to be used for?
Their son's schooling
What is ironic about the names of the streets in Claremont?
They are all names of beautiful flowers, but the place is anything but beautiful. They walk down "Lily Street and Hyacinth Street."
In Cry, the Beloved Country, after Kumalo tells about Ixopo, its beauty and its current situation, what comparison do the pastors make between Ixopo and Johannesburg?
They are both broken.
What are the white hills that Kumalo sees from the train as he approaches Johannesburg?
They are mines.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what does the information Msimangu gets from Mrs. Mkize seem to imply about Absalom and his cousin?
They are thieves.
What does the information Msimangu gets from Mrs. Mkize seem to imply about Absalom and his cousin?
They are thieves.
Which change that Napolean wants to make will ask people to change their cultural traditions?
They will need to stop hoarding cows.
Father Vincent says, "And while there is life, there is hope of amendment of life." Explain how this might be comforting to Kumalo.
This is comforting to Kumalo because it means that as long as there is life it is possible to change and fix this life. We always have an opportunity to improve and make our lives better.
What favor does Sibeko ask of Kumalo?
To check on his daughter
Why did Gertrude go to Johannesburg?
To find her husband
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what sound advice does Father Vincent give Kumalo?
To focus on what he can do, which is pray and rest
Why does Kumalo go to see the girl?
To see if she still wants to marry his son
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what modern convenience surprises Umfundisi at the beginning of chapter 5?
Toilet
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which image of Johannesburg best represents Kumalo's fear of the big city?
Traffic
Which image of Johannesburg best represents the Kumalo's fear of the big city?
Traffic
As seen in Cry, the Beloved Country, Paton felt that because men have gone to work in the cities and mines and families are broken apart, the country suffered from the breakdown of the ______.
Tribe
As seen in Cry, the Beloved Country, which word is defined as "a group of people who share a common language, customs, and history?"
Tribe
Why are the people resistant to Letsitsi's ideas?
because they must give up some of their things
Responsibiliy of Johannes:
claims his weapon has been blessed claims that people must fear him, tries to intimidate carried an iron bar choose day and time to break in told by a voice to break into the house
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what word best describes Gertrude's initial reaction to her brother's arrival?
fear
What word best describes Gertrude's initial reaction to her brother's arrival?
fear
What news does Kumalo find out about his brother?
he is a successful businessman and politician.
What strange claim does Johannes make about his iron bar that convinces Absolom he should bring it to the Jarvis's house?
it was blessed
What does the bishop instruct the Kumalo to do before Jarvis's letter arrives?
leave
New customs of Johns life:
marrige: His marriage to his wife, Esther, has fallen apart and he lives with a woman he is not married to. chief: As part of the new way of life in Johannesburg, John asserts living under the chief in the village is too stifling for an educated man. He wants to be his own chief. Gold mining: John sees the injustice of the gold mining as a barrier to him connecting with his village family. church: John also feels that the church does not allow men to be free in the city because it enforces laws but is beholden to the white government.
What item is the boy surprised the Kumalo doesn't have?
milk
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which word best describes the valley of Ixopo?
stripped
After Kumalo tells about Ixopo, its beauty and its current situation, what comparison do the pastors make between Ixopo and Johannesburg?
they are both broken.
Why does Kumalo go to the mountain?
to pray
What modern convenience surprises Kumalo at the beginning of chapter 5?
toilet
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which of the following is something John Kumalo would likely say about the Church?
"It has not done enough."
Inkosana
"Little master" -a word of respect for the son of a well-respected chief.
Umnumzana
"Sir"-a term of respect.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, the Native Land Act of 1913 gave how much land to the black, native citizens?
7%
Tixo
A Xosa word for "God".
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what does the little girl bring to Kumalo at the beginning of the story?
A letter
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what are the police afraid John Kumalo will cause?
A strike
What gift do the people of St. Mark's Church give in honor of the dead?
A wreath
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what devastating news does Kumalo hear about his family?
Absalom and his cousin are responsible for the murder.
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what news about Absalom do the men find out in Pimville?
Absalom is gone and has missed work.
What news do the men find out about Absolom in Pimville?
Absalom is gone and has missed work.
