Cry, the Beloved Country Quizzes

Cry, the Beloved Country Quiz 1

1 Which of the following is the best translation of the word umfundisi?
Servant

Master

Pastor

God
2 Which of the following characters is also given a proper name through the course of the novel?
The wife of Stephen Kumalo

The young man from the reformatory

The wife of James Jarvis

The pregnant girl
3 What reason does Msimangu give for Kumalo to come to Johannesburg to help Gertrude?
Gertrude is working as a prostitute.

Gertrude is very ill.

Gertrude is living in abject poverty.

Gertrude has been in jail.
4 For what purpose was the money that Kumalo takes on his journey to be used?
Retirement for Stephen and his wife.

Building a new roof for the church.

Schooling for Absalom.

Emergencies in case of drought.
5 What is the former occupation of John Kumalo?
Mine worker

Carpenter

Pastor

Thief
6 With whom does Stephen Kumalo stay when he arrives in Johannesburg?
Gertrude Kumalo

Mr. Mafolo

Theophilus Msimangu

Mrs. Lithebe
7 Which of the following does not give Kumalo and Msimangu information concerning Absalom?
Johannes Pafuri

Mrs. Mkize

Mrs. Ndlela

Hlabeni
8 At which place does Kumalo not search for his son?
Pimville

Alexandra

Ezenzeleni

Shanty Town
9 To which event does Msimangu respond "it beats me"?
The white man from the reformatory exiting court with the blacks.

A white man driving blacks during the strike.

Seeing the blind at Ezenzeleni.

Reading the article about the murder of Arthur Jarvis.
10 Which of the following is not a major black political leader in Johannesburg?
John Kumalo

Tomlinson

Dubula

Napoleon Letsitsi
11 Which of the following is not charged with the murder of Arthur Jarvis?
Baby Mkize

Johannes Pafuri

Matthew Kumalo

Absalom Kumalo
12 Which character tells Stephen Kumalo that it is better that his fear has turned into sorrow, because sorrow can enrich?
Father Vincent

Theophilus Msimangu

Mrs. Lithebe

John Kumalo
13 Which of the following does Kumalo not ask the pregnant girl when he visits her?
Why does she want to marry Absalom?

Is she involved with any of Absalom's crimes?

Will she take another husband after Absalom?

Can she live in a quiet community?
14 Which of the following happens to Stephen Kumalo when he arrives in Johannesburg?
He is the victim of a scam.

He becomes lost on his way to the Mission House.

He helps an old man find the bus to Sophiatown.

He is sideswiped by a car.
15 Which of the following characters is not portrayed as a character sympathetic to the plight of blacks?
James Jarvis

Mr. Harrison

Arthur Jarvis

Mr. Carmichael
16 Which character suggests that segregation might help ease the tension between whites and blacks in Johannesburg?
James Jarvis

Margaret Jarvis

John Harrison

Theophilus Msimangu
17 Which industry is responsible for most of the economic progress in South Africa, according to the novel?
Farming

Cattle Ranches

Mining

Textiles
18 Which of the following is not an opinion held by John Kumalo?
He has greater freedom in Johannesburg than Ixopo, for in Johannesburg he is not subject to the chief.

He has no use for religion and the teachings of the church.

He bears no responsibility for what happened to Absalom Kumalo.

He believes that it is better to sacrifice one's personal well-being for the greater social good.
19 Which character scolds the young pregnant girl for her careless manner?
Stephen Kumalo

Gertrude Kumalo

Mrs. Lithebe

Theophilus Msimangu
20 Why do Kumalo and Msimangu walk to Alexandra?
Kumalo fears taking the bus again.

They are intimidated by those who oppose the bus company.

They cannot afford a taxi to the area.

They respect the strike against the buses.
21 Which character arranged for the construction of a new building in Shanty Town?
Tomlinson

Dubula

Arthur Jarvis

John Kumalo
22 Whom does Absalom Kumalo blame for his actions during the robbery?
John Kumalo

Johannes Pafuri

Satan

Arthur Jarvis
23 Which of the following is not a reason why the young man from the reformatory suggests that Absalom hire a lawyer?
James Jarvis will arrange for a vigorous and unforgiving prosecution.

Absalom will be punished, but if his defense is strong enough the punishment will not be severe.

Absalom needs someone to prove that he did not intend to murder Arthur Jarvis.

John Kumalo will attempt to shift the blame to Absalom.
24 Which of the following is not a disputed fact during the trial?
Whether John Kumalo and Johannes Pafuri were present at the time.

Whether it was Absalom Kumalo or Johannes Pafuri who loaded the gun.

Whether Mrs. Mkize knew about the murder of Arthur Jarvis.

Whether Absalom Kumalo intended to murder Arthur Jarvis.
25 What is the primary reason why James Jarvis does not push for greater education for his workers?
With greater education, his workers would be more likely to revolt against him.

Spending money on educating natives is a cost that he cannot afford.

With greater education, his workers would merely search for better jobs.

Spending money on educating natives is a waste of resources.

Trace the themes of confession, repentance, forgiveness, and redemption in the novel. What point is the author trying to make and to whom (specific audience) might he be making them?

These are all points that are thematic in nature. I don't have the space to comment on all of them but they exist within the themes in the GradeSaver link below:

http://www.gradesaver.com/cry-the-beloved-country/study-guide/themes

Asked by Samson O #458150

Answered by Aslan on 8/26/2015 2:30 AM