Cry, the Beloved Country Quizzes

Cry, the Beloved Country Quiz 1

By Jeremy Ross · Last reviewed August 28, 2001

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

Pastor

God

Master

Servant
2 Which of the following characters is also given a proper name through the course of the novel?

The wife of James Jarvis

The pregnant girl

The young man from the reformatory

The wife of Stephen Kumalo
3 What reason does Msimangu give for Kumalo to come to Johannesburg to help Gertrude?

Gertrude is working as a prostitute.

Gertrude is living in abject poverty.

Gertrude is very ill.

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

Schooling for Absalom.

Building a new roof for the church.

Emergencies in case of drought.

Retirement for Stephen and his wife.
5 What is the former occupation of John Kumalo?

Carpenter

Pastor

Thief

Mine worker
6 With whom does Stephen Kumalo stay when he arrives in Johannesburg?

Mr. Mafolo

Theophilus Msimangu

Gertrude Kumalo

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

Mrs. Mkize

Mrs. Ndlela

Hlabeni

Johannes Pafuri
8 At which place does Kumalo not search for his son?

Pimville

Ezenzeleni

Alexandra

Shanty Town
9 To which event does Msimangu respond "it beats me"?

Reading the article about the murder of Arthur Jarvis.

A white man driving blacks during the strike.

Seeing the blind at Ezenzeleni.

The white man from the reformatory exiting court with the blacks.
10 Which of the following is not a major black political leader in Johannesburg?

Napoleon Letsitsi

John Kumalo

Tomlinson

Dubula
11 Which of the following is not charged with the murder of Arthur Jarvis?

Absalom Kumalo

Baby Mkize

Matthew Kumalo

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

John Kumalo

Mrs. Lithebe

Theophilus Msimangu

Father Vincent
13 Which of the following does Kumalo not ask the pregnant girl when he visits her?

Why does she want to marry Absalom?

Will she take another husband after Absalom?

Is she involved with any of Absalom's crimes?

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 helps an old man find the bus to Sophiatown.

He is sideswiped by a car.

He becomes lost on his way to the Mission House.
15 Which of the following characters is not portrayed as a character sympathetic to the plight of blacks?

Mr. Carmichael

Mr. Harrison

Arthur Jarvis

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

Theophilus Msimangu

James Jarvis

John Harrison

Margaret Jarvis
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 believes that it is better to sacrifice one's personal well-being for the greater social good.

He has greater freedom in Johannesburg than Ixopo, for in Johannesburg he is not subject to the chief.

He bears no responsibility for what happened to Absalom Kumalo.

He has no use for religion and the teachings of the church.
19 Which character scolds the young pregnant girl for her careless manner?

Theophilus Msimangu

Gertrude Kumalo

Mrs. Lithebe

Stephen Kumalo
20 Why do Kumalo and Msimangu walk to Alexandra?

They cannot afford a taxi to the area.

Kumalo fears taking the bus again.

They respect the strike against the buses.

They are intimidated by those who oppose the bus company.
21 Which character arranged for the construction of a new building in Shanty Town?

Arthur Jarvis

John Kumalo

Tomlinson

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

Arthur Jarvis

Satan

Johannes Pafuri

John Kumalo
23 Which of the following is not a reason why the young man from the reformatory suggests that Absalom hire a lawyer?

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

John Kumalo will attempt to shift the blame to Absalom.

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.
24 Which of the following is not a disputed fact during the trial?

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.

Whether John Kumalo and Johannes Pafuri were present at the time.
25 What is the primary reason why James Jarvis does not push for greater education for his workers?

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.

With greater education, his workers would be more likely to revolt against him.

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