English Cry, the Beloved Country Test
In Cry, the Beloved Country, the Native Land Act of 1913 gave how much land to the black, native citizens?
7%
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which language mixed with local dialects to become known as Afrikaans?
Dutch
In Cry, the Beloved Country, a group of European settlers moved to South Africa and stayed, marrying and having children, and eventually became known as Afrikaners. Which country did they come from?
Holland
After Kumalo tells about Ixopo, its beauty and its current situation, what comparison do the pastors make between Ixopo and Johannesburg?
both broken
What indication is there that the drought might end soon?
clouds
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what reason does the young white man from the reformatory school give for his poor behavior toward Kumalo?
disappointed
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what condition is threatening Mr. Jarviss' and other farmers' land?
drought
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, what bothers Kumalo most about Absalom's choices?
he doesn't seem to regret them
Why do the people on the train laugh at Kumalo?
he is naive
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 isn't apart of Kumalo's church
In Cry, the Beloved Country, for what does Msimangu ask forgiveness from Kumalo after they have met Absalom's girlfriend?
his bitterness
In Cry, the Beloved Country, why did Absalom have to leave Mr. and Mrs. Ndlela's house?
his friends
What does the bishop instruct the Kumalo to do before Jarvis's letter arrives?
leave
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what does the little girl bring to Kumalo at the beginning of the story?
letter
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what does Msimangu believe is the ultimate power?
love
Which word best describes the hills of Ixopo?
lush
What are the white hills that Kumalo sees from the train as he approaches Johannesburg?
mines
In Cry, the Beloved Country, which word best describes Absalom's reaction to his father's questions in the jail?
reluctant
Which word best describes Kumalo's first impression of Reverend Msimangu?
safe
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what news of Absalom do Kumalo and Msimangu find out in Shanty Town?
sent to reformatory
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?
son's schooling
In Cry, the Beloved Country, what are the police afraid John Kumalo will cause?
strike
Which word best describes the valley of Ixopo?
stripped
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
Which image of Johannesburg best represents the Kumalo's fear of the big city?
traffic
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
Who does Msimangu blame for the brokenness of the black people?
white man
