Question 1

Which of the following men is not a priest in the novel, Cry the Beloved Country?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Carmichael is not a priest in "Cry the Beloved Country"; he is a lawyer who helps Absalom, Kumalo's son, without charging a fee, demonstrating his commitment to justice rather than being a clergy member like the others listed.

Question 2

What money does Kumalo use for his trip to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Kumalo uses the money he and his wife have been saving for Absalom's schooling to fund his trip to Johannesburg in "Cry, the Beloved Country."

Question 3

Why don't black mine workers bring their families to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There is no housing available for the families of black mine workers in Johannesburg, which is why they do not bring their families with them.

Question 4

Why are the village children dying in, Cry, The Beloved Country?

Accepted Answer

The village children are dying because they lack milk, which is a symbol of the broader issues of poverty and deprivation in the rural areas depicted in the novel.

Question 5

Who orchestrates the building of Shanty Town?

Accepted Answer

Dubula is the character who orchestrates the building of Shanty Town in Alan Paton's novel "Cry, the Beloved Country." He is depicted as a community leader and activist who works to improve the living conditions of the impoverished black population in Johannesburg.

Question 6

Why did Absalom's wife run away from home?

Accepted Answer

Absalom's wife ran away from home because her mother drank too much and she did not get along with her stepfather.

Question 7

Where are Absalom and Kumalo finally reunited?

Accepted Answer

Absalom and Kumalo are finally reunited at the prison, where Absalom is being held after being arrested for his involvement in a crime.

Question 8

What is the central message of the novel, Cry, The Beloved Country?

Accepted Answer

The central message of "Cry, The Beloved Country" is hope amidst the social injustices and racial tensions in South Africa. The novel emphasizes the possibility of understanding and reconciliation between races, suggesting a hopeful future despite the challenges.

Question 9

Cry, the Beloved Country is principally about

Accepted Answer

"Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton primarily addresses the theme of racial discrimination in South Africa, exploring the social and racial injustices faced by the black population during apartheid.

Question 10

Who was Absalom's lawyer?

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Question 11

Why were the children dying in Paton's novel Cry, the Beloved Country?

Accepted Answer

In "Cry, the Beloved Country," the children were dying due to a lack of milk, which symbolizes the broader issues of poverty and inequality in South Africa.

Question 12

What happens to Gertrude at the end of the novel?

Accepted Answer

At the end of the novel, Gertrude disappears, leaving her son behind, and it is implied that she returns to her previous life of prostitution.

Question 13

Umfundisi in Cry, the Beloved Country means

Accepted Answer

Umfundisi is a term used in South Africa to refer to a parson or priest, particularly in the context of the novel "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton.

Question 14

Of which religion is the Rev. Kumalo a clergyman?

Accepted Answer

The Rev. Stephen Kumalo, a character in Alan Paton's novel "Cry, the Beloved Country," is a clergyman of the Anglican Church.

Question 15

Who is the co-defendant to Absalom Kumalo when he is awaiting trial for murder?

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Question 16

Rev. Stephen Kumalo's brother John Kumalo's occupation is

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Question 17

Stephen Kumalo goes to Johannesburg because

Accepted Answer

Stephen Kumalo goes to Johannesburg primarily because he learns that his sister Gertrude is sick, which prompts his journey from his village in rural South Africa to the city.

Question 18

Above Stephen Kumalo's village there is a farm owned by a white family. What is this farm called?

Accepted Answer

High Place is the name of the farm owned by a white family above Stephen Kumalo's village in the novel "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton.

Question 19

From which European language did Afrikaans, one of the two major South African languages, develop?

Accepted Answer

Afrikaans developed from the Dutch language, brought to South Africa by settlers and colonists from the Netherlands in the 17th century.

Question 20

When James Jarvis goes through his son Arthur's possessions he notes the prevalence of a certain American president in his sons' books and writings. Which president is this?

Accepted Answer

Abraham Lincoln is frequently mentioned in Arthur Jarvis's possessions, reflecting his admiration for Lincoln's views on equality and justice, themes central to the novel "Cry, the Beloved Country" by Alan Paton.

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