LUOA English 10 Quiz: Cry, the Beloved Country Chapters 1-15

If Absalom and Theophilus' names sound familiar, it is because they are both Biblical characters.

Absalom was a son of King David who was known to be handsome and strong, but tired to take over his father's kingdom. King David continued to love him and greatly mourned his death. Theophilus is the name that Luke addresses the books of Luke and Acts in the Bible to. The Greek name means "friend of God."

Kumalo is surprised to learn about all four of his family members in Johannesburg. Match the character to their current status.

Absolom Missing Gertrude Makes liquor Gertrude's child Living in squalor John

Why did each of Stephen's family members go to Johannesburg?

Brother John For Business Sister Gertrude To look for her husband Son Absalom To look for his aunt

Upon hearing news of the murder, what is the one thing Kumalo says fills his heart?

Fear

What is Father Vincent's command for Kumalo?

Go, pray, and rest

Why did John Kumalo's son leave?

He disagreed with his step mom.

How does Msimangu's sermon seems to speak directly to Kumalo?

He feels his eyes can be opened and this situation can be made right by God

Why does umfundisi readily believe and forgive Gertrude?

He feels that because God has forgiven him, he must forgive others

What is Kumalo's reaction to Gertrude's change of heart?

He forgives her

What lie did Absalom tell the people in charge of his rehabilitation?

He had no family.

What news does Kumalo learn about his brother?

He has become a great politician.

What news of Absalom do Kumalo and Msimangu find out in Shanty Town?

He has been sent to a reformatory

What news of Absalom do Kuamlo and Msimangu find out in Shanty Town?

He has been sent to a reformatory.

What news does Kumalo find out about his brother?

He is a successful businessman and politician.

Why do the people on the train laugh at Kumalo?

He is so naive.

Why do some people despise Msimangu?

He uses his preaching to encourage people to find contentment in Christ rather then fighting against the government

Why does Vincent think that his lawyer friend will take Absolom's case?

He wants to defend the truth

Why did the young man at the reformatory lash out at Kumalo?

He was upset because he failed at his work

What is John Kumalo's reason for not wanting to return to the tribe?

He would have to obey the tribe chief.

For what does Msimangu ask forgiveness from Kumalo?

His rash bitterness.

What news does Stephen receive?

His sister is ill

Which word best describes Shanty Town?

Improvised

The author uses the rhetorical device of repetition as Kumalo experiences the city for the first time. What effect does this have on the reader?

It mimics the confuion and feelings of being overwhelmed Kumalo feels

What is symbolic about umfundisi buying Gertrude and the child new clothing?

It symbolizes a new beginning

Both Kumalo and Father Vincent discuss a metaphor dealing with a storm approaching. Explain the two different ideas and applications of this metaphor.

Kumalo: feels like a man lying in a field as a storm rolls in and is ignored and not warned by everyone else who is running away. He feels left behind, isolated, betrayed, confused, etc. Vincent: says that when a storm is coming a man fears for his house, but once his house is gone he can get to work on rebuilding. Tried to provide hope that now that Kumalo knows the truth he can begin to work

Which word best describes Kumalo's feelings at the end of chapter 6?

Light-hearted

Which word best describes the hills of Ixopo?

Lush

Umfundisi Afrikaans Kumalo Tixo Umnumzana Inkosana

Means teacher, priest, or missionary in Xhosa and Zulu The language spoken by Dutch descendants in South Africa The main character, Stephen Kumalo. The narrator most often refers to him by his last name A Xosa word for "God" "Sir" - a term of respect "Little master" - a word of respect for the son of a well-respected cheif

Several major problems that the black citizens face are examined in this chapter. 9

Not Enough Rooms + Not Enough Houses + Not Enough Supplies + Government Involvement +

Which word best describes Kumalo's attitude at the end of chapter 11?

Numb

How does John first react to the news that his son has been arrested?

Overwhelmed grief

Chapter 12 focuses on the people of South Africa trying to solve its own problems. Many voices are thrown into the public arena with their own opinions.

Police Some thing more police presence will stop the crime Work Some think that the native people need work they can be proud of and goals to aspire to in order to keep them from crime. Schooling Some 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 require natives to have passports to travel to different areas of the Johannesburg, 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 suggest that every place have a separate day that natives are allowed to come to the zoo, the store, etc. That way, the two groups never have to mix. The more extreme version is to cut 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

The Hills The Valley

Rich grass The soil is covered by fertile vegetation Well-tended Animals and birds are heard everywhere Red and bare Dry with lack of vegetation Over fed and not tended well The birds do not live here

Why did Kumalo's sister come to Johannesburg?

She came to find her husband who never returned from working in the mines

What is wrong with her now?

She runs a liquor and prostitution house and has been in prison several times

What is Msimangu's greatest fear?

That the black men will grow to hate the white man and no peace will ever be made

How does Kumalo act to seem important?

The author gives a hint with this simile: "Kumalo's voice rose a little, as does the voice of a child... who wants others to hear." Kumalo is acting childish; he wants to feel that is he perceived as important and dignified. Can you think of a time when you have acted a bit foolish in order to have people view you in a certain way?

Who is asking for Absolom, as well as Kumalo?

The police

Why is nothing between blacks and whites resolved in Johannesburg?

There are too many opinions.

What is ironic about the street names in Claremont?

They are all names of beautiful flowers, but the place is anything but beautiful

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.

Kumalo eats dinner with many different types of people. What is something that binds their conversation together that they have in common between the village and city?

They are both broken

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.

What does the information Msimangu get from Mrs. Mkize seem to imply about Absalom and his cousin?

They are thieves

Father Vincent says, "And while there is life, there is hope of amendment of life." Explain how this might be comforting to Kumalo.

This would be comforting to Kumalo, as he has learned that his family members in the city have all not done very good with themselves. Father Vincent's statement above gives hope that they can change.

What favor does Sibeko ask of Kumalo?

To check on his daughter

How does sitting in a quiet room with kind people make Kumalo feel?

Welcome and secure

What kind of person prevents Kumalo and Msimangu from getting on the bus?

a protester

Before he went missing, what indications were there that Absalom was doing well and was rehabilitated?

all of the answers

Why was Absalom released from the reformatory school?

all of the answers

Which statement sums up the admonition the narrator gives about the land?

be careful

Why did Absalom have to leave Mrs. and Mrs. Ndlela's house?

because of his friends

Why do the young people leave?

because the land is not productive anymore

Which word best describes Arthur Jarvis?

charitable

What word best describes Gertrude's initial reaction to her brother's arrival?

fear

When Stephen uses the money designated for St. Chad's, it reveals

it reveals that his character has been holding on to a lie that Absalom would return. It also reveals that his wife is resigned to her son not returning, and signifies that the family can not turn back to their old way of life; their old dreams have passed away.

What does Msimangu believe is the ultimate power?

love

What seems to be John Kumalo's passion?

making more money

What lesson does the Kumalo learn almost immediately in Johannesburg?

not to trust people

Which of the following best describes the conditions that lead to the creation of Shanty Town?

overcrowding

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

reluctance

Which word best describes Kumalo's first impression of Reverend Msimangu?

safe

Which adjective best describes Gertrude's occupation now?

scandalous

Which word best describes the valley of Ixopo?

stripped

What news does Kumalo receive from the young girl?

that his sister is ill

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

that no one can prove his son was there

Who does Msimangu blame for the brokenness of the black people?

the mines

What modern convenience surprises Kumalo at the beginning of chapter 5?

the sink

Which image of Johannesburg best represents the Kumalo's fear of the big city?

the traffic

What was the money in the coffee can that he will use for the trip to Johannesburg supposed to be used for?

their son's schooling

Stephen notes that when people move away from the village, two things happen:

they do not come back and they stop writing.

What distracts Kumalo from his daydreams and descriptions of their native land?

thoughts of his son

What favor does Sibeko ask of the Kumalo?

to check on his daughter

Why did Gertrude go to Johannesburg?

to find her husband

What sound advice does Father Vincent give Kumalo?

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

What kindness puts a broad smile on Kuamlo's face?

white men giving rides to the black workers refusing to ride the bus

Which of the following is something John Kumalo would likely say about church?

"It has not done enough."

What devastating news does Kumalo hear about his family?

Absalom and his cousin are responsible for the murder.

What news do the men find out about Absolom in Pimville?

Absalom is gone and has missed work

What news do the men find out in Pimville?

Absalom is gone and has missed work.