Cry the beloved country 28-36
What is in the envelope that Jarvis gives Harrison?
1,000 pounds
In Cry the Beloved Country, which of the following comes home with umfundisi?
Absalom's child and wife, Gertrude's son
Explain Napoleon's position on Jarvis' help.
He does the things that Jarvis can't do because he isn't there all the time.
What is Msimangu doing that no other black priest has done?
He is retiring to a special home for priests.
List three things about Letsitsi's plan.
He will make a dam, the people will collect dung, and white mans grass will be planted
Explain what umfundisi's friend is referring to when he says, "It is known here... It is known."
His friend is saying that they know even though nobody has said anything. People find things out even when nothing is said.
Do you agree or disagree with each of the verdicts and sentences? Why or why not?
I don't agree with either of them because Matthew and Pafuri were there and part of it and the judge just let them go. I think it is cruel to kill people. Even though Absalom did kill someone, hanging is torture. They should sentence him for a long period of time in jail and if he shows bad character and is rebellious then maybe death.
Where do you think Gertrude has gone?
I think she has run away to go save her husband because she wouldn't leave her child forever. She was too happy to be umfundisi daughter.
In Cry the Beloved Country, who gives umfundisi money that will cover all of his expenses and much more?
Msimangu
Which word best describes the people's reaction to umfundisi's return?
NOT curious
What emotion do you think is most likely causing umfundisi to laugh?
NOT happiness
The phrase "such a thing is not done lightly" is used repeatedly throughout the book. Explain the meaning of the phrase.
People do not do such things that may seem inappropriate, improper, or impolite. Modern day looked different back then as it does now. Things in modern society that is appropriate now might have not been appropriate back then.
What gift do the people of St. Mark's Church give in honor of the dead?
a wreath
What are the conditions on Jarvis' gift?
all the answers
Why does the boy want to go inside umfundisi's house?
because he had never been inside a native's house
Why does umfundisi hesitate to send his condolences?
because is unsure if his son indirectly caused the death
Why are the people resistant to Letsitsi's ideas?
because they must give up some of their things
Why does the clerk not silence the court after Absalom's sentencing?
because you cannot silence a broken heart
What indication is there that the drought might end soon?
clouds in the sky
Why are umfundisi, the girl, and father Vincent at the jail?
for the marriage
What are Matthew and Pafuri's sentences?
freedom
What is Absalom's verdict?
guilty of murder
What is Absalom's sentence?
hanging
What does Msimangu do for umfundisi before they part?
he gives him money
How does Absalom feel about the execution of his sentence?
he is terrified
What does umfundisi know will happen at sunrise?
his son's execution
What does umfundisi visit the chief and the headmaster about?
keeping children in the tribe by teaching them better ways to farm
What does the bishop instruct the umfundisi to do?
leave
What does umfundisi do when he goes to see his brother?
lies to him about a spy in his shop
What item is the boy surprised that the umfundisi doesn't have?
milk
What does the sunrise symbolize?
none of the answers
What sad news does the milk carrier bring?
none of the answers
What are Matthew and Parfuri's verdicts?
not guilty
List three important things the letter from Jarvis brings.
plans to rebuild the church, Jarvis wife knew of the things being done, and they want to rebuild the church in honor of their beloved son
What items has Jarvis brought that the umfundisi cannot understand?
poles and flags
What are the people in Ixopo desperate for?
rain
What does umfundisi do on the train to avoid the questions about the boy, the girl, his sister, and his son?
reads his bible
In Cry the Beloved Country, what happens to James Jarvis' wife?
she dies
Who is Napoleon Letsitsi?
someone who will teach them to farm correctly
What news does Mr. Carmichael send in his letter?
that Absalom will be hanged
Of what is umfundisi embarrassed?
the holes in his church's roof
Why does the boy on the horse come back to visit umfundisi?
to practice his zulu
Why does umfundisi go to the mountain?
to pray
Why does umfundisi go to see his brother John?
to tell him that power corrupts, and love is greater than force
Why do you think Jarvis is helping?
Jarvis is a kind man and maybe feel sorrow for the guy. He is compassionate
