"Master Harold"...and the boys Reading Quiz #2
Hally tells his father it is just the day for what?
"A kip and a toss in your old Uncle Ned" (A snack and a drink in your bed)
What subtitle does Hally say is "too heavy"?
"Global Politics on the Dance Floor"
What does Willie say to Sam before they start dancing?
"Let's dream."
What is the last line of the play?
"Little man you've had a busy day."
What title do the winners of the dance competition receive?
1950 Eastern Province Champions
What does Hally say the winner's trophy is in the dance competition of life?
A beautiful chamber pot with roses on the side and full of piss
What do the champions receive?
A big silver cup called the floating trophy
What does Hally finally classify ballroom dancing as when he decides to write a paper on it?
A cultural event
To what does Hally compare the United Nations?
A dancing school for politicians
After Sam's description of the competition, what does Hally acquiesce to call it?
An occasion
Hally tells Sam not to confuse what two things as they discuss ballroom dancing?
Art and entertainment
What is Sam adamant that ballroom dancing is?
Beautiful
Where and when is the dance competition?
Centenary Hall in New Brighton in two weeks' time
What does Hally's mom tell Sam and Willie to do?
Clean the windows after they finish cleaning the floors
What does Hally claim Sam and Willie do with their freedom?
Dance the foxtrot
How often does the dance competition take place? How often does it take place in New Brighton? Where will it take place next year?
Every year; every third year in New Brighton; East London
What does Willie say he will do tonight?
Find Hilda, say sorry, and promise not to beat her anymore
Who does Hally say was trying to teach people to get the steps right?
General Smuts
What does Hally do as he lectures Sam and Willie?
Gets a green cool drink and a dollop of ice cream from behind the counter
What does Hally say that makes Sam mad, and how does Sam respond?
Hally calls his father Sam's boss; Sam says he is paid by Hally's mother, and his father isn't his boss
What does Hally do that makes Sam feel filthier than he has ever felt before?
Hally spits in Sam's face
Why does Sam say he has failed?
Hally's shame now includes himself, and Sam had promised to himself that he would try to stop that from happening
Willie claims he was ________ before he started dancing.
Happy
Why does Hally tell his mother not to blame him when he fails his exams at the end of the year?
He can't be fresh for school when he spends half the night massaging his father's gammy leg
Why does Willie say Hilda will not turn up again tonight?
He gave her a "good" (bad) hiding
What does Sam say Hally has just done?
He has made him feel dirtier than ever before and has shown him that he has failed
Why does Hally claim he has no appetite for food when speaking to his mother for the second time?
He is tired of changing chamber pots full of phlegm and piss
What does Hally say is wrong with Sam's dream?
He left out the cripples
How does the Master of Ceremonies start the competition?
He makes some jokes to get people laughing
Why can Sam not play the jukebox for Willie?
He only has the bus fare
Why does Hally criticize the foxtrot?
He says it's a simple pleasure
What does Hally do to the bottle of brandy before putting it in his school case?
He smashes it
What does Sam say will happen if Hally isn't careful?
He will be sitting on the neck for a long time with no kite in the sky
What does Hally say will happen to Sam if he refuses to call him Master Harold?
He will lose his job
What does Willy say he would do, and why?
He would want to hit Hally but would instead go cry in the back because Hally is still just a little white boy
What does Sam remember?
Helping Hally bring his father home after he passed out drunk on the floor of the Central Hotel Bar
Who is going to be the guest of honor at the competition this year?
His Holiness Bishop Jabulani of the All African Free Zionist Church
What does Sam show Hally?
His backside
Why does Hally not have the science textbook he needs?
His father borrowed the money his mother gave him for it
Why does Hally say his mother should start hiding her purse and the till?
His father will look through them for money for booze
Why does Hally decide against taking money from the till?
His mom had already counted it
What does Hally say about "beautiful evening dresses"?
His mother has one of those and it's an embarrassment every time she wears it
What does Sam ask Willie if he should do?
Hit Hally
What does Hally do to Willie?
Hits him on the backside with a ruler
What word does Hally hate?
Home
What does Sam say would be hopeless if it were true?
If Hally really didn't know anything anymore
What is Hally's argument against his teacher?
In strict anthropological terms, the culture of a primitive black society includes its dancing and singing
What does Sam say dancing does in response to Hally's criticism that it does not challenge the intellect?
It makes people happy
What does Sam say to sympathize with Hally's dad?
It must get lonely in the hospital
Where do competitors come from to dance?
Kingwilliamstown, East London, and Port Alfred
What does Hally say he will do when his parents start fighting again?
Leave home
What does Hally claim fair means?
Light in color and to be just and decent
What does Hally ask Willie to do?
Lock up for him and look after the keys
What does Sam say Hally feels towards his father?
Love and shame
Who does Sam say was trying to teach people to get the steps right?
Mahatma Gandhi when he fasted to stop riots in India and the Pope
What does Hally tell Sam to call him?
Master Harold
How are points scored in the competition?
Maximum of ten points for individual style, deportment, rhythm and general appearance
What does Sam say is a "terrible sin" Hally is committing?
Mocking his father
What is the name of the band that plays at the competition?
Mr. Elijah Gladman Guzana and his Orchestral Jazzonians
Who is Hally's English teacher, and why will he argue about his paper?
Old Doc Bromely; he doesn't like natives
What does Sam say is wrong with society?
People bump into each other all the time and need to learn to dance life like champions
What does Hally call Carols by Candlelight at Christmas?
Religious hysteria
What makes Hally think dance is beautiful?
Sam claims that there are no collisions on the dance floor, and it is like being in a dream about a world in which accidents don't happen
Why does Hally say his dad will not listen to his mom?
She's no match for him in a battle of words and he will tie her up in knots
How many finalists dance in the competition?
Six couples
What does Willie blame Sam for?
Starting him on ballroom dancing
What does Hally begin to do to play the jukebox but then decide against doing?
Take the three shillings from the till
What does Hally tell his mom to do to keep his father in the hospital?
Tell him Dr. Colley wants more X-rays of his stump or bribe him with brandy
What is the one thing Sam says Hally knows?
That he doesn't;t have to sit up there by himself
What does Hally tell Sam not to forget?
That he is a servant in here
What does Sam say is the climax of the evening?
The Master of Ceremonies collects the judges' scorecards and announces the winners
Why could Sam not stay with Hally as he flew the kite?
The bench was a "Whites Only" bench
What does Hally say his teacher wants him to write about?
The commemoration of the landing of the 1820 Settlers or Carols by Candlelight every Christmas
What does Sam say Hally's imagination left out?
The excitement, the music, and the climax of the evening
What does Hally define art as?
The giving of meaning to matter and, later, the giving of form to the formless
What do Willie and Sam say is another "big moment" in the competition?
The presentation of the cups after the winners have been announced
What dies Hally say is a "fundamental law of the Universe"?
The principle of perpetual disappointment, or that somebody or something will spoil everything just as things seem to be going right
What is Hally's thesis?
The war-dance has been replaced by the waltz, which still amounts to the release of primitive emotions through movement
How many judges are at the competition?
Three judges
What is the title and subtitle of Hally's paper?
Title: "A World Without Collisions" Subtitle: "Ballroom Dancing as a Political Vision"
What does Sam ask Hally to try again?
To fly another kite
Why does Sam say he made Hally the kite?
To try to get Hally to look up and be proud of something, of himself
What is Hally's homework?
To write five hundred words describing an annual event of cultural or historical significance
What is the entrance fee for the competition?
Two pounds and ten shillings
Who has written a book on ballroom dancing?
Victor Sylvester
What does Willie say will be his turn to laugh?
When Miriam leaves Sam
What does Sam tell Willie to do?
Withdraw from the competition
