Cry The Beloved Country By: Alan Paton

Which of these was NOT one of the pictures on Arthur Jarvis's wall?

• Van Wyk's Valley

• Christ crucified

• Abraham Lincoln

• house of Vergelegen

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Mr. Harrison and Arthur Jarvis had similar opinions on the issue of native crime.

• True

• False

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What is one characteristic the house boy recalls about the one that knocked him out?

• a scar across the eyes

• the color of his skin

• his height

• some twitching about the eyes

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Who says this: "I hope to God they get [the three natives]. And string 'em all up."

• Margaret

• Harrison

• James Jarvis

• Arthur Jarvis

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With which weapon did Johannes strike the house boy?

• back of the revolver

• candlestick holder

• iron bar

• wrench

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Why was Jarvis "shocked and hurt" by Arthur's "Private Essay on the Evolution of a South African"?

• He says that he did not learn anything about South Africa from his parents.

• He discusses his father's lack of knowledge about the native populations.

• He states that his parents did not provide for him.

• He asserts that his father worked too hard and neglected him.

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Why did Kumalo look "startled and afraid" upon seeing Jarvis in Springs?

• He was scared about meeting Jarvis for the first time.

• Jarvis is an intimidating mane with a voice like a bull.

• He was not expecting to see Jarvis there.

• Jarvis was carrying a weapon at the time.

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Why does the high officer call John Kumalo "dangerous"?

• Kumalo carries a revolver with him at all times.

• There is power in his voice.

• Kumalo is increasing numbers in his organization.

• He is a martyr.

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What does Gertrude say she wants to be?

• a nun

• a speaker

• a nanny

• a wife

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What is Absalom's sentence?

• execution by firing squad

• 5 years of hard labor

• 10 years of hard labor

• hanging

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